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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In all grand juries and in all prosecutions for crimes tried to a jury, the jury shall be composed of persons who have not been convicted:
(a) Of a felony or served a felony sentence within the 15 years immediately preceding the date the persons are required to report for jury duty; or
(b) Of a misdemeanor involving violence or dishonesty or served a sentence for a misdemeanor involving violence or dishonesty within the five years immediately preceding the date the persons are required to report for jury duty.
(2) This section applies to all criminal proceedings pending or commenced on or after the effective date of this section, except a criminal proceeding in which a jury has been impaneled and sworn on the effective date of this section. Nothing in this section reduces a criminal defendant's rights under the Constitution of the United States. Except as otherwise specifically provided, this section supersedes any conflicting section of this Constitution. Nothing in this section is intended to create any cause of action for compensation or damages nor may this section be used to disqualify a jury, invalidate an accusatory instrument, ruling of a court, conviction or adjudication or otherwise suspend or terminate any criminal proceeding at any point after a jury is impaneled and sworn or on appeal.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Constitution Art. I § 45 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/oregon-constitution/or-const-art-i-sect-45/
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