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SLR 16.005 — TESTIMONY BY AFFIDAVIT OR DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY IN TRAFFIC VIOLATION TRIAL

Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco, Wheeler County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 21 · 2026

SLR 16.005 TESTIMONY BY AFFIDAVIT OR DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF
PERJURY IN TRAFFIC VIOLATION TRIAL

(1) With the express permission of the trial court, testimony in a traffic violation trial may be
presented by affidavit or by declaration under penalty of perjury, pursuant to ORS 153.080.
The defendant may complete and sign a waiver and declaration form provided by the court
and return it to the court in advance of trial.  Once a waiver and written testimony is received
by the court, any other witness may have their testimony presented to the court by affidavit
or declaration.

(2) Copies of the affidavit or declaration shall be available to the opposing party prior to trial.

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