(1) As used in this section, 'client,' 'confidential communication,' 'law practitioner' and 'representative of the law practitioner' have the meanings given those terms in ORS 40.225.\n(2) A client has a right to privately communicate with the client’s law practitioner and representatives of the law practitioner.\n(3)(a) Any evidence derived from a confidential communication that is privileged under ORS 40.225, between a client and the client’s law practitioner or a representative of the law practitioner, is inadmissible in any proceeding to which the client is a party if the confidential communication was obtained or disclosed without the consent of the client.\n(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply to evidence offered by the client. [2019 c.169 §1; 2023 c.72 §34]\nNote:\n40.227 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 40 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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