Oregon Statutes 419B.905 – Subpoena of incarcerated witness
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If a witness is confined in a prison or jail in this state, a subpoena may be served on the witness and attendance of the witness may be compelled. The subpoena and court order must be served upon the custodian of the witness. The court may order:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 419B.905
- Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(1) Temporary removal and production of the witness for the purpose of giving testimony;
(2) That the witness be allowed to testify by telephone or closed-circuit television; or
(3) That the testimony of the witness be taken by deposition under ORS § 419B.884 at the place of confinement. [2001 c.622 § 29]