Oregon Code § 756.538·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Taking
and use of depositions; rules.
(1) In any investigation, the Public Utility Commission may take the testimony
of any person by deposition upon oral examination or written interrogatories
for the purpose of discovery or for use in the investigation.
(2) In any
proceeding requiring a hearing, the commission or any party to the proceeding
may take the testimony of any person by deposition upon oral examination or
written interrogatories for the purpose of discovery or for use as evidence in
the proceeding, or for both purposes.
(3) Depositions
may be taken within or without the State of Oregon by the commission, or any
other person authorized to administer oaths, in accordance with procedures
prescribed by the rules of the commission.
(4) The
commission shall promulgate rules concerning the manner of applying for and
taking depositions and the use thereof. Such rules shall provide reasonable
provisions against abuse of such procedure and for protection of the rights of
all persons affected. [1971 c.655 §45]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 756.538
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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