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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person duly summoned to attend a justice court as a juror may be punished by the justice of the peace as provided for contempt of court if:
(1) The person fails to attend the justice court as required or fails to give a valid excuse for not attending;
(2) The person fails to give attention to matters before the jury;
(3) The person leaves the court without permission while the court is in session; or
(4) The person without valid excuse otherwise fails to complete required jury service.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Justice Courts § 54.160 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-6-justice-courts/or-rev-st-sect-54-160/
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