Oregon Code § 40.380·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Rule
613. Prior statements of witnesses.
(1) In examining a witness concerning a prior statement made by the witness,
whether written or not, the statement need not be shown nor its contents
disclosed to the witness at that time, but on request the same shall be shown
or disclosed to opposing counsel.
(2) Extrinsic
evidence of a prior inconsistent statement by a witness is not admissible
unless the witness is afforded an opportunity to explain or deny the same and
the opposite party is afforded an opportunity to interrogate the witness
thereon, or the interests of justice otherwise require. This provision does not
apply to admissions of a party-opponent as defined in ORS 40.450. [1981 c.892 §55a;
1983 c.433 §2; 1983 c.740 §5]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 40.380
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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