Oregon Code § 40.430·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Rule
706. Impeachment of expert witness by learned treatise.
Upon cross-examination, an expert
witness may be questioned concerning statements contained in a published
treatise, periodical or pamphlet on a subject of history, medicine or other
science or art if the treatise, periodical or pamphlet is established as a
reliable authority. A treatise, periodical or pamphlet may be established as a
reliable authority by the testimony or admission of the witness, by other
expert testimony or by judicial notice. Statements contained in a treatise,
periodical or pamphlet established as a reliable authority may be used for
purposes of impeachment but may not be introduced as substantive evidence. [1999
c.85 §2]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 40.430
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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