Oregon Code § 40.350·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Rule
608. Evidence of character and conduct of witness.
(1) The credibility of a witness
may be attacked or supported by evidence in the form of opinion or reputation,
but:
(a) The evidence
may refer only to character for truthfulness or untruthfulness; and
(b) Evidence of
truthful character is admissible only after the character of the witness for
truthfulness has been attacked by opinion or reputation evidence or otherwise.
(2) Specific
instances of the conduct of a witness, for the purpose of attacking or
supporting the credibility of the witness, other than conviction of crime as
provided in ORS 40.355, may not be proved by extrinsic evidence. Further, such
specific instances of conduct may not, even if probative of truthfulness or
untruthfulness, be inquired into on cross-examination of the witness. [1981
c.892 §52]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 40.350
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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