Oregon Statutes 136.623 – Definitions
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(1) ‘Witness,’ as used in ORS § 136.623 to 136.637, shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 136.623
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) The word ‘state’ shall include any territory of the United States and District of Columbia.
(3) The word ‘summons’ shall include a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness. [Formerly 139.210]