2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 1, Chapters 1 - 55
ORS Chapter 40
40.172 Rule 404-1. Pattern, practice or history of abuse; expert testimony.
(1) In any proceeding, any party may introduce evidence establishing a pattern, practice or history of abuse of a person and may introduce expert testimony to assist the fact finder in understanding the significance of such evidence if the evidence:
(a) Is relevant to any material issue in the proceeding; and
(b) Is not inadmissible under any other provision of law including, but not limited to, rules regarding relevance, privilege, hearsay, competency and authentication.
(2) This section may not be construed to limit any evidence that would otherwise be admissible under the Oregon Evidence Code or any other provision of law.
(3) As used in this section, abuse has the meaning given that term in ORS 107.705. [1997 c.397 2]
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