Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 438 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
Division 7 - EVIDENCE - HEARINGS
Section 438-007-0022 - Manner of Taking Testimony of Lay Witnesses

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 438-007-0022

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) Testimony of lay witnesses shall be taken by personal appearance of the witness before the Administrative Law Judge at the hearing.

(2) When a lay witness is unable to attend the hearing due to extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the party offering the testimony and the testimony of the witness cannot be taken by deposition, the Administrative Law Judge may allow testimony to be taken in any manner that will afford substantial justice and insure a complete and accurate record of all examination and testimony.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 656.307, ORS 656.388, ORS 656.593 & ORS 656.726(4)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 656.726(2)(d)

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