Oregon Statutes 40.227 – Rule 503-1. Right of client to communicate with law practitioner; inadmissibility of evidence obtained or disclosed without clients consent
(1) As used in this section, ‘client,’ ‘confidential communication,’ ‘law practitioner’ and ‘representative of the law practitioner’ have the meanings given those terms in ORS § 40.225.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 40.227
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(2) A client has a right to privately communicate with the client’s law practitioner and representatives of the law practitioner.
(3)(a) Any evidence derived from a confidential communication that is privileged under ORS § 40.225, between a client and the client’s law practitioner or a representative of the law practitioner, is inadmissible in any proceeding to which the client is a party if the confidential communication was obtained or disclosed without the consent of the client.
(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to evidence offered by the client. [2019 c.169 § 1; 2023 c.72 § 34]
40.227 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 40 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.