Chapter 44
Witnesses

Protection of witness from improper questions and excessive detention

Protection of witness from arrest

Service of subpoena if witness concealed

Production of witness confined in Department of Corrections institution

Authority to take testimony and administer oath or affirmation

Witness presumed to speak truth

Fees and mileage of witnesses

Definitions for ORS 44.510 to 44.540

Limitation on compellable testimony from media persons

Application of ORS 44.520

Effect of informant as witness

Expediting proceedings

Notice to court

Definitions for ORS 44.550 to 44.566

Method of subpoenaing law enforcement personnel

Payment of law enforcement personnel subpoenaed as expert witness

Prepayment of expenses in certain cases required

Payment for additional attendance beyond first day required in advance

Application to subpoenas for depositions

Party and law enforcement personnel may agree to modify time of appearance

Right of action to recover payment due

Provisions not applicable if public body a party