Oregon Statutes 163.770 – Appearance by telephone or electronic communication device
(1) A party may file a motion under ORS § 45.400 requesting that the circuit court allow the appearance of the party or a witness by telephone or by other two-way electronic communication device in a proceeding under ORS § 163.760 to 163.777.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 163.770
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2) In determining whether to allow written notice less than 30 days before the proceeding under ORS § 45.400 (2), the circuit court shall consider the expedited nature of a proceeding under ORS § 163.760 to 163.777.
(3) In addition to the factors listed in ORS § 45.400 (3)(b) that would support a finding of good cause, the circuit court shall consider whether the safety or welfare of the party or witness would be threatened if testimony were required to be provided in person at a proceeding under ORS § 163.760 to 163.777.
(4) A motion or good cause determination is not required for ex parte hearings held by telephone under ORS § 163.765. [2013 c.687 § 5; 2017 c.240 § 4]
See note under 163.760.