Oregon Statutes 135.100 – Statement of defendant
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If the defendant chooses to make a statement, the magistrate shall take it in a recorded proceeding without oath, and shall put to the defendant the following questions only:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 135.100
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(1) What is your name and age’
(2) Where were you born’
(3) Where do you reside and how long have you resided there’
(4) What is your business or occupation’
(5) Give any explanation you think proper of the circumstances appearing in the testimony against you and state any facts which you think will tend to your exculpation. [Formerly 133.690; 1991 c.790 § 12]