SLR 23-16.005: TESTIMONY BY AFFIDAVIT

PERJURY As authorized by ORS 153.080, if a signed waiver (Appendix A) is filed by the alleged violator, testimony in a trial of any violation shall be allowable by affidavit or by declaration under penalty of perjury. A copy of the Witness' affidavit or declaration shall be provided to the alleged violator before trial. 24 February 1, 2026 Linn County Circuit Court 23rd Judicial District Appendix A IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINN ) CASE NO. _____________________ vs. ) ) ) WAIVER AND DECLARATION UNDER ) PENALTY OF PERJURY _________________________________ ) (For Violation Trials) Defendant. ) I, the undersigned Defendant, having entered a plea of Not Guilty to the Violation(s) charged in the above case, hereby submit this declaration under penalty of perjury in lieu of my personal appearance at trial. Although I do not give up my right to a trial, I do waive my right to appear at trial, to offer oral testimony in open court at trial, and to confront any witnesses called against me. I further understand and con sent that the State’s witnesses may appear at said trial and give oral testimony, or may submit written testimony. I further acknowledge that I have received and read the Linn County “Court Rules for Traffic and Other Violation Trials.” My testimony is as follows (attach additional sheet if necessary):________ _________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ I hereby declare that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I understand it is made of use as evidence in court and is subject to penalty of perjury. DATED this ________ day of __________________, 20_______. ________________________________________ Defendant Signature