Oregon Statutes - Chapter 54 - Juries - Section 54.160 - Punishment of jurors.

A person duly summoned to attend a justice court as a juror may be punished by the justice of the peace as provided for contempt of court if:

(1) The person fails to attend the justice court as required or fails to give a valid excuse for not attending;

(2) The person fails to give attention to matters before the jury;

(3) The person leaves the court without permission while the court is in session; or

(4) The person without valid excuse otherwise fails to complete required jury service. [Amended by 1999 c.605 §5]

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