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Oregon Revised Statutes Procedure in Criminal Matters Generally § 146.165

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The jury shall give its verdict in writing, signed by its members, setting forth its findings from the evidence produced:

(a) Who the deceased person was;

(b) When and where the deceased person came to death;

(c) The cause of death; and

(d) The manner of death.

(2) The verdict of a jury of inquest shall not preclude nor require a criminal charge by the grand jury or district attorney.

(3) The testimony of any witness before a jury of inquest shall not be admissible evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding except:

(a) A criminal trial in which the witness is charged with perjury or false swearing arising from the testimony given before the jury of inquest.

(b) A civil or criminal trial in which the testimony before the jury of inquest is offered as a prior inconsistent statement to impeach the same witness.

(4) The verdict of a jury of inquest shall not be admitted into evidence in any trial.

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