# ORS § 40.065: 40.065 Rule 201(b). Kinds of facts

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T4_C40_S40.065

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 40.065
- **Heading:** 40.065 Rule 201(b). Kinds of facts
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 4 / Chapter 40 / Section 40.065

## Text

A judicially noticed fact must be one not subject to reasonable dispute in that it is either:

(1) Generally known within the territorial jurisdiction of the trial court; or

(2) Capable of accurate and ready determination by resort to sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned. [1981 c.892 §8]

Source: Section 40.065 — Rule 201(b). Kinds of facts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors040.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

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- [ORS § 40.080 40.080 Rule 201(f). Time of taking notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T4_C40_S40.080.md)
- [ORS § 40.085 40.085 Rule 201(g). Instructing the jury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T4_C40_S40.085.md)
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