Oregon: Subpoena Issuance Procedures
Subpoenas for Preliminary Examinations and Grand Juries
Issuance by Magistrate
Section 136563 of the Oregon Revised Statutes provides for the issuance of subpoenas by a magistrate for witnesses at preliminary examinations.
Issuance by District Attorney
Section 136595 of the Oregon Revised Statutes authorizes the district attorney to issue subpoenas for witnesses before a grand jury.
Service of Subpoenas
The manner of serving a subpoena is outlined in Section 136595 of the Oregon Revised Statutes.
Indictment Endorsement
When an indictment is endorsed as a "true bill" by a grand jury, it becomes a formal accusation against the charged individual.
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