Lebanon, OR · Linn County
Trial By Affidavit
This affidavit lets a defendant who has pleaded not guilty submit testimony for consideration by the Lebanon Municipal Court instead of appearing personally at trial.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
A defendant uses this form to waive a personal court appearance and provide written testimony for the Lebanon Municipal Court to consider. The form asks for the docket number, charge, defendant’s statement, and mailing address, and warns that the affidavit must reach the Court by the trial or appearance date and time. The defendant swears or affirms that the facts are true and signs before a notary.
Who needs it
A defendant who has pleaded not guilty and wants the Lebanon Municipal Court to consider written testimony instead of appearing personally at trial needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The defendant signs under a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, affirming the stated facts are true, before a notary public who completes the commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Form
Download the Trial by Affidavit form from the City of Lebanon.
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Complete The Affidavit
Enter the case details and mailing address, then write the testimony you want the Court to consider.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary before your court deadline.
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- 5
Submit To The Court
Submit the completed affidavit to the Lebanon Municipal Court by your trial or appearance date and time.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lebanon. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a Trial by Affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, sign it before a notary, and submit it to the Lebanon Municipal Court no later than your trial or appearance date and time.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the defendant must sign before a notary public.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Oregon authorizes remote notarization by its notaries under ORS 194.277, and ORS 194.260 recognizes qualifying out-of-state notarial acts. The Oregon Secretary of State says a properly notarized out-of-state RON document is valid in Oregon.
- What if I am unsure about filing or notarization?
- The form says the affidavit must arrive by the trial or appearance date and time. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure about filing or notarization.