(2) In any case where the person initiating the proceeding is not represented by the district attorney, county counsel or Attorney General, the person initiating the proceeding shall serve a notice of intent to compel testimony on the district attorney of the county where the contempt proceeding is pending and on the Attorney General. The notice shall be served not less than 14 calendar days before any hearing on the motion to compel testimony.
(3) The notice required by this section shall identify the witness whose testimony the person initiating the proceeding intends to compel and include, if known, the witness’ name, date of birth, residence address and Social Security number, and other pending proceedings or criminal charges involving the witness. The notice shall also include the case name and number of the contempt proceeding and the date, time and place set for any hearing scheduled as provided in ORS 136.617.
(4) If the person initiating the proceeding fails to serve the required advance notice or fails to serve the notice within the time required, the court shall grant a continuance for not less than 14 calendar days from the date the notice is served to allow the district attorney and Attorney General opportunity to be heard on the matter of compelling testimony. The court may compel testimony under this subsection only after the full notice period and opportunity to be heard, unless before that time the district attorney and Attorney General waive in writing any objection to the motion to compel.
(5) In any hearing on a motion to compel testimony under this section, the district attorney of the county in which the contempt proceeding is pending and the Attorney General each may appear to present evidence or arguments to support or oppose the motion.
(6) In lieu of compelling testimony under this section, the court may continue the contempt proceeding until disposition of any criminal action that is pending against the witness whose testimony is sought and that charges the witness with a crime. [1991 c.724 §7a]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 01 - Courts, Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure
Chapter 033 - Special Proceedings and Procedures
Section 33.015 - Definitions for ORS 33.015 to 33.155.
Section 33.025 - Nature of contempt power; entity defendants.
Section 33.035 - Appointed counsel.
Section 33.045 - Types of sanctions.
Section 33.055 - Procedure for imposition of remedial sanctions.
Section 33.065 - Procedure for imposition of punitive sanctions.
Section 33.075 - Compelling attendance of defendant.
Section 33.085 - Compelling testimony of witness.
Section 33.105 - Sanctions authorized.
Section 33.135 - Limitations of actions.
Section 33.430 - Change of name on record of live birth; court conference with child.
Section 33.460 - Jurisdiction; grounds; procedure.
Section 33.850 - Definitions for ORS 33.850 to 33.875.
Section 33.855 - Transfer of payment rights; petition; notice.
Section 33.857 - Contents of petition.
Section 33.860 - Disclosure statement.
Section 33.862 - Information that may be requested at hearing.
Section 33.865 - Required findings by court or responsible administrative authority.