2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 010 - Juries
Section 10.275 - Jury challenges; request for access to confidential jury records; order allowing disclosure; exclusive procedure.


(a) Specify the purpose for which the jury records are sought; and
(b) Identify with particularity the relevant jury records sought to be released including the type and time period of the records.
(2) The court may order release of the jury records if the court finds that:
(a) The jury records sought are likely to produce evidence relevant to the motion; and
(b) Production of the jury records is not unduly burdensome.
(3) An order under subsection (2) of this section may include, but need not be limited to:
(a) A requirement that the moving party provide advance payment to the trial court administrator and, if applicable, the State Court Administrator for the reasonable costs of providing copies of the jury records; and
(b) Restrictions on further disclosure of the jury records including, but not limited to:
(A) A requirement that the moving party return all originals and copies to the court at the conclusion of the proceeding;
(B) A requirement that the jury records may be used only for the purpose of supporting the jury panel challenge made in the motion;
(C) A prohibition against distributing the jury records to a person who is not an agent or representative of the moving party; and
(D) A prohibition against contacting or attempting to contact the persons whose names appear on the jury records without specific authorization of the court.
(4) The trial court administrator or the State Court Administrator may intervene at any time as a matter of right as to any issues relating to the release of jury records under this section.
(5) The procedure established by this section is the exclusive means for compelling production of confidential jury records as evidence relevant to a challenge to a jury panel under ORS 136.005 or ORCP 57 A. The procedure established by ORS 138.585 is the exclusive means for compelling production of confidential jury records as evidence in post-conviction relief proceedings under ORS 138.510 to 138.680. [2001 c.779 §16; 2011 c.308 §4]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 01 - Courts, Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure

Chapter 010 - Juries

Section 10.010 - Definitions.

Section 10.020 - Kinds of juries.

Section 10.025 - Rules for use of electronic transmission and electronic signature on documents.

Section 10.030 - Eligibility for jury service; discrimination prohibited.

Section 10.050 - Excuse from jury duty.

Section 10.055 - Deferment of jury service.

Section 10.061 - Fees payable to jurors; required waiver.

Section 10.065 - Mileage fee and reimbursement of other expenses.

Section 10.075 - Payment of per diem and mileage fees by state; payment of other expenses.

Section 10.080 - Seeking or offering to procure place on jury or list of jurors and selection of juror pursuant to request prohibited.

Section 10.090 - Prohibited acts by employers against jurors; notice to jurors; remedy for violations.

Section 10.092 - Insurance coverage for employee during jury service; unlawful employment practice.

Section 10.095 - Duty of jury; instructions.

Section 10.097 - Prohibition of identification of jurors by name in open proceedings.

Section 10.115 - Jurors with disabilities.

Section 10.205 - Selection and summoning of jurors; identification numbers.

Section 10.215 - Master jury list; sources; contents.

Section 10.235 - Additional jurors; selection; notice.

Section 10.245 - Determining eligibility of jurors; eligibility form; effect of false statements or failure to respond.

Section 10.255 - Record of persons summoned to serve as jurors.

Section 10.275 - Jury challenges; request for access to confidential jury records; order allowing disclosure; exclusive procedure.

Section 10.990 - Penalties.