Rules Governing Deposition Video Recording
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Welcome
Disclaimer
Introduction to the Deposition Process
Rules that Govern the Litigation Process

What is Jurisdiction?
Which Rules Apply in Each Jurisdiction?
The Types of Rules
Civil vs Criminal Cases
Which Rules Apply to Depositions
Which Rules are Covered in this Course?
Rules Governing the Procedure of Taking a Deposition

Overview of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
The Purpose of the Rules
Rules Specific to Depositions
Exceptions to the Rules
Rules about Depositions Generally

Different Types Of Depositions And The Forms They Take
Depositions To Perpetuate Testimony
Discovery Depositions
Trial Depositions
Forms Depositions May Take
Depositions By Oral Questions
Depositions By Written Questions
Limitations Placed On Depositions
Limits On How Many Depositions May Be Taken In A Case
Limits On The Length Of An Individual Deposition
Protective Orders
Default Rules
Prerequisites for Taking a Specific Deposition

Procedural Rules For A Specific Deposition
When A Deposition May Be Taken
Scheduling Depositions
Deposition Notices
Methods of Recording Depositions

Introduction to Methods of Recording
Defining the "Record"
Notice Must Indicate The Method
Three Permitted Methods of Recording
Remote Means
Additional Method
Recording by Deposition Officer

Introduction to The Officer
An Officer is Required
Who May Serve as a Deposition Officer

Introduction to Who May Serve As A Deposition Officer
Authorized to Administer Oaths
Notary Publics As Officers
Person Appointed By The Court
Officer Designated By The Parties
Disqualifications Of An Officer
Objections to Qualifications
Officer's Duties

Introduction to the Duties of a Deposition Officer
Overview of the Officer's Duties
Failure to Follow the Rules
Before the Deposition
How to Start the Deposition

Beginning the Deposition
Announcements
Administration of the Oath
Identification of all Persons Present
During the Deposition

What Happens During the Deposition Itself
Recording the Deposition
Examination
Making Announcements
Avoiding Distortion
Exhibits
Concluding the Deposition

When the Deposition is Over
Concluding the Deposition
Stipulations
After the Deposition

After the Deposition
Review & Changes by the Witness
Certification
Delivery
Archival
Copies
Using the Deposition

Using Depositions At Trial
Prerequisites For Using Depositions At Trial
Impeachment
Deposition Of A Party, Agent, Or Designee
Unavailable Witness
Presenting Portions Of A Deposition
Format Of Presentation
Conclusion

Congratulations!

Introduction to the Deposition Process