Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 131–138)
ORS (Crim. Proc.) § 136.616: Deposition to perpetuate testimony; procedure
What this law says, in plain English
Courts may order depositions to preserve testimony from material witnesses after a material witness order is entered. A petition must be filed in writing with the court, served on opposing parties and the witness, and decided within 30 days.
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