Although relevant, evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue delay or needless presentation of cumulative evidence.
ORS 40.160
Known as the Oregon Evidence Code
The act spans §§ 40–40 (98 sections).
Applied in 15 court decisions — leading case State v. Shaw (2005)
Most recently applied in State v. Nolen (May 2022)
1981 c.892 §23
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