Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 109 § 109.189 — Admissibility of results of genetic testing
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 109 ·
Oregon Code § 109.189·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Admissibility of results of genetic testing.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 109.182 (2),
the court shall admit a report of genetic testing ordered by the court under
ORS 109.184 as evidence of the truth of the facts asserted in the report.
(2) A party may
object to the admission of a report described in subsection (1) of this
section, not later than 14 days after the party receives the report. The party
shall cite specific grounds for exclusion.
(3) A party that
objects to the results of the genetic testing may call a genetic testing expert
to testify in person or by another method approved by the court. Unless the
court orders otherwise, the party offering the testimony bears the expense for
the expert testifying.
(4) Admissibility
of a report of genetic testing is not affected by whether the testing was
performed:
(a) Voluntarily
or under an order of the court or the administrator; or
(b) Before, on or
after commencement of the proceeding. [2025 c.592 §44]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 109.189
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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