witness

1.

A person called upon by either side in a lawsuit to give testimony before the court or jury.

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See also hearsay, subpoena, subpoena duces tecum
2.

A person who testifies before a legislative committee.

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See also exhibit
3.

"Witness," as used in ORS 136.623 (Definitions) to 136.637 (Short title), shall include a person whose testimony is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal action, prosecution or proceeding.
(2) The word "state" shall include any territory of the United States and District of Columbia.
(3) The word "summons" shall include a subpoena, order or other notice requiring the appearance of a witness. [Formerly title="Bad link">139.210 [bad link]]

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