Oregon § 40.227 Rule 503-1. Right of client to communicate with law practitioner; inadmissibility of evidence obtained or disclosed without client’s consent

Oregon Statutes

§ 40.227 — Rule 503-1. Right of client to communicate with law practitioner; inadmissibility of evidence obtained or disclosed without client’s consent

Oregon § 40.227

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Title 4Evidence and Witnesses

Ch. 40Evidence Code

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 40.227 (2026).

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(1)As used in this section, “client,” “confidential communication,” “law practitioner” and “representative of the law practitioner” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 40.225.

(2)A client has a right to privately communicate with the client’s law practitioner and representatives of the law practitioner.

(3)(a) Any evidence derived from a confidential communication that is privileged under ORS 40.225, between a client and the client’s law practitioner or a representative of the law practitioner, is inadmissible in any proceeding to which the client is a party if the confidential communication was obtained or disclosed without the consent of the client.

(b)Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to evidence offered by the client.

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(1) As used in this section, “client,” “confidential communication,” “law practitioner” and “representative of the law practitioner” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 40.225.
(2) A client has a right to privately communicate with the client’s law practitioner and representatives of the law practitioner.
(3)(a) Any evidence derived from a confidential communication that is privileged under ORS 40.225, between a client and the client’s law practitioner or a representative of the law practitioner, is inadmissible in any proceeding to which the client is a party if the confidential communication was obtained or disclosed without the consent of the client.
(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to evidence offered by the client.