A member of the jury may not testify as a witness before that jury in the trial of the case in which the member has been sworn to sit as a juror. If the juror is called so to testify, the opposing party shall be afforded an opportunity to object out of the presence of the jury. [1981 c.892 § 49]

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 40.335

  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

 

[1981 c.892 § 50; repealed by 1987 c.352 § 1]