Oregon Code § 496.710·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Compelling testimony in enforcement proceedings.
In any action or proceeding for
the enforcement of any of the provisions of the wildlife laws, or in any
investigation before a grand jury, district attorney or other officer, or any
criminal proceeding, no person shall be excused from testifying concerning any
offense committed by another or by the person on the ground that the testimony
of the person may incriminate the person. However, such testimony shall not be
used against the person in any prosecution for any crime or misdemeanor under
the laws of the state, nor shall the person be subject to any criminal
prosecution or any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction,
matter or thing concerning which the person has been compelled to testify or to
produce evidence, documentary or otherwise. [Amended by 1971 c.658 §23; 1973
c.723 §33]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 496.710
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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