Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 138 § 138.615 — Disclosure of witness information
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 138 ·
Oregon Code § 138.615·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Disclosure of witness information.
(1) In any proceeding for post-conviction relief pursuant to ORS 138.510 to
138.680, a party shall provide to the other party, upon written request of the
other party or an order of the court, the identity of and, except as provided
in subsection (5) of this section, the contact information for any person who
is a potential witness, whether the person may be called to testify at the
proceeding or provide sworn written testimony.
(2) Unless
otherwise ordered by the court, the disclosure required by subsection (1) of
this section concerning any witness that a party may use at the proceeding to
present evidence under ORS 40.410, 40.415 or 40.420 must be accompanied by a
written report that is prepared and signed by the witness. The report must
contain:
(a) A complete
statement of all opinions the witness intends to assert as an expert witness;
and
(b) The data or
other information considered by the witness in forming the opinions.
(3) The
disclosures required by subsections (1) and (2) of this section must be made
according to timelines established by the court in each case.
(4) Upon being
apprised of any breach of the duty imposed under subsections (1) and (2) of
this section, and after taking into account the reason, if any, for the breach
and the prejudice, if any, to the other party, the court may grant a
continuance, refuse to permit a witness not properly disclosed from testifying,
refuse to receive in evidence the material not disclosed, impose costs incurred
by the other party as a result of the breach or enter such other order as the
court considers appropriate.
(5) Unless
ordered by the court, the defendant shall not disclose to the petitioner any
personal identifiers, as defined in ORS 135.815, of the victim.
(6) Upon the
request of either party, the court may enter a protective order as provided in
ORS 135.873. [2013 c.226 §2]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 138.615
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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