Testimony Generally ORS 45.132 Definition for ORS 45.135, 45.138 and 45.142 Text Annotations As used in ORS 45.135 (Who may not report deposition in civil action), 45.138 (Duties of person recording or reporting deposition) and 45.142 (Recording or reporting services provided under contract), “deposition” means the taking of testimony for discovery, the taking of testimony for perpetuation of the testimony and the taking of testimony in arbitration proceedings. [1999 c.942 §5]