Or. Rev. Stat. § 136.040
When presence of defendant is necessary
Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 136 — Criminal Trials · Status: effective
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- Or. Rev. Stat. § 136.040, When presence of defendant is necessary, Oregon, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2467591
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(1) If the charge is for a misdemeanor, the trial may be had in the absence of the defendant if the defendant appears by counsel; but if it is for a felony, the defendant shall appear in person.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, if the charge is for a misdemeanor, the trial may be had in the absence of the defendant and defendant’s counsel if the misdemeanor is treated as a violation under ORS 161.566 or 161.568.