The facts or data in the particular case upon which an expert bases an opinion or inference may be those perceived by or made known to the expert at or before the hearing. If of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the particular field in forming opinions or inferences upon the subject, the facts or data need not be admissible in evidence.
ORS 40.415
Known as the Oregon Evidence Code
The act spans §§ 40–40 (98 sections).
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case 208 Or. App. 453 - State v. Puha (2006)
Most recently applied in State v. Bowman (January 2025)
1981 c.892 §59
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