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OATHS & AFFIRMATIONS

| by Heather Duncan, Esq.

As we all know, it is the job of the court reporter to put a deponent under oath or affirmation at the start of a deposition. What is less clear is what form the oath or affirmation should take.

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New Year, New Laws

| by Heather Duncan, Esq.

WELCOME TO 2016!

A new year always brings new laws, especially in California.  Assembly Bill 1197, amending the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 2025.220 went into effect on January 1, 2016.     

Under the new bill, CCP Section 2025.220 addressing the legal requirements of California deposition notices was amended to require that written deposition notices contain the following:

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Neutrality and The Attorney's Duty

| by Heather Duncan, Esq.

The following is a quick review on the court reporter’s duty to remain neutral and impartial and the attorney’s duty to protect the attorney work product.

We all know that the California Business & Professions Code, California Code of Civil Procedure, and California Code of Regulations all require California court reporters to uphold the strictest standards of professional neutrality and impartiality.

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Rough Draft Deposition Transcripts

| by Heather Duncan, Esq.

It is important to understand the differences between a rough draft transcript and a final certified deposition transcript.

A rough draft can be easily distinguished from the final by the header and/or footer and the lack of certification mark on the cover. 

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Handling an Original Deposition Transcript "Per Code"

| by Heather Duncan, Esq.

This month’s post answers your questions about the handling of an original California deposition transcript, absent a stipulation.

Often, the review and signature of an original deposition transcript are accomplished by means of a stipulation. At the conclusion of the deposition testimony, specifics regarding receipt and review of the original transcript and notification of any changes made by the deponent are spelled out on the record and agreed to by all parties. 

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