Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 131–138)

ORS (Crim. Proc.) § 136.345: is interrogated, taken into custody or called as a witness, shall appoint some suitable female person who shall conduct or be present at the examination of such accused person or witness or receive or be present at the receiving or making of any confession or statement which such accused person or w

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When a female person is interrogated, taken into custody, or called as a witness, authorities must appoint a suitable female person to conduct or be present at examination and any confession or statement. The county pays this person's compensation.

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