Oregon Statutes 135.253 – Waiver of appearance at trial as release condition prohibited
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(1) The court may not condition a defendant‘s release on the defendant’s waiver of appearance in person at trial.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 135.253
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(2) A release agreement may not contain a provision prohibited by subsection (1) of this section. [2018 c.37 § 4]