Oregon Statutes 136.001 – Right to jury trial; waiver
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(1) The defendant and the state in all criminal prosecutions have the right to public trial by an impartial jury.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 136.001
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(2) Both the defendant and the state may elect to waive trial by jury and consent to a trial by the judge of the court alone, provided that the election of the defendant is in writing and with the consent of the trial judge. [1973 c.836 § 221; 1997 c.313 § 21]