Oregon 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2640 — Relating to material witnesses.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requires showing that material witness previously failed to comply with subpoena before warrant of arrest may be issued for witness and before witness may be detained in custody. Prohibits issuance of warrant of arrest for material witness, or detention in custody of material witness, if material witness is victim of crime. Requires court to terminate material witness order if, within 10 days after entry of order, court receives evidence that witness remains detained and has participated in deposition to perpetuate testimony.

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Referred to Judiciary.

  3. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on

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Not signed on (90)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2640 do?
Requires showing that material witness previously failed to comply with subpoena before warrant of arrest may be issued for witness and before witness may be detained in custody. Prohibits issuance of warrant of arrest for material witness, or detention in custody of material witness, if material witness is victim of crime. Requires court to terminate material witness order if, within 10 days after entry of order, court receives evidence that witness remains detained and has participated in deposition to perpetuate testimony.
What is the current status of HB 2640?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2640?
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