(1) Willful neglect or refusal by any person subpoenaed under ORS § 651.060 to attend or testify at the time and place named in the subpoena is a Class C misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $1,250
For details, see Or. Rev. Stat.Or. Rev. Stat.161.615

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 651.990

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.

(2) Violation of ORS § 651.120 (2) is a Class C misdemeanor. [Amended by 1983 c.740 § 240; 2011 c.597 § 262]