Oregon Revised Statutes Procedure in Criminal Matters Generally § 135.045

(1)(a) If the defendant in a criminal action appears without counsel at arraignment or thereafter, the court shall determine whether the defendant wishes to be represented by counsel.

(b) If the defendant does wish to be represented by counsel, the court, in accordance with ORS 135.050, shall appoint counsel to represent the defendant.

(c) If the defendant wishes to waive counsel, the court shall determine whether the defendant has made a knowing and voluntary waiver of counsel. The court shall accept the waiver of counsel if the defendant is not charged with a capital offense. The court may decline to accept the waiver of counsel if the defendant is charged with a capital offense.

(d) If the court accepts a defendant's waiver of counsel, the court may allow an attorney to serve as the defendant's legal advisor and may, in accordance with ORS 135.050, appoint an attorney as the defendant's legal advisor.