Urban Myths about deposition read & sign rules
This list of urban myths regarding deposition reading and signing comes from DRA (The Deposition Reporters Association).
Urban Myths
About Depo Read & Sign Rules
The witness must read the PAPER original transcript.
Nope, wrong. The Codes don`t mention paper at all. Electronic versions are also certified transcripts.
Reporters love it when you relieve us of our duties.
Not true. I am licensed & must follow the laws...like you.
The reporter must file the original with the judge.
The noticing party holds the original for safekeeping.
The witness must sign before a notary.
Witness review, correcting and signing is all it takes in our California and Federal Courts.
The witness will have to go to my office to review.
The witness can review a reporter`s online certified version or your certified copy. Yep, totally legal andtotally convenient.
Why stipulate to give opposing parties the original?You have other options! Just ask me what they are!
05/15/2018
