ORS § 136.420 : PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS GENERALLY — CRIMINAL TRIALS —EVIDENCE — Testimony to be given orally in court; exceptions

In a criminal action, the testimony of a witness shall be given orally in the presence of the court and jury, except:

(1) In the case of a witness whose testimony is taken by deposition by order of the court in pursuance of the consent of the parties, as provided in ORS 136.080 to 136.100; or

(2) As provided in ORS 131.045.

ORS 136.420

Formerly 136.530; 2009 c. 219, § 1