Oregon Code § 135.100·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Statement of defendant.
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:
(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]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 135.100
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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