ORS 136.420: Testimony to be given orally in court; exceptions.

In a criminal action, the testimony of a witness shall be given orally in the presence of the court and jury, except:

      (1) In the case of a witness whose testimony is taken by deposition by order of the court in pursuance of the consent of the parties, as provided in ORS 136.080 to 136.100; or

      (2) As provided in ORS 131.045.