Every court, judge, clerk of a court, justice of the peace, certified shorthand reporter as defined in ORS § 8.415 or notary public is authorized to take testimony in any action or proceeding, as are other persons in particular cases authorized by statute or the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure and is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations generally, and every such other person in the particular case authorized. [Amended by 1979 c.284 § 81; 1989 c.1055 § 13; 1997 c.249 § 21]

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 44.320

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

 

[Repealed by 1981 c.892 § 98]

 

[Repealed by 1981 c.892 § 98]

 

[Repealed by 1981 c.892 § 98]

 

[Repealed by 1981 c.892 § 98]