A Complete Guide to Legal Depositions
Description
There are times when a person’s testimony can be recorded outside of court and played during the actual hearing. This normally works best when a witness is in a distant location or other circumstances prevent them from appearing in court.What Is a Deposition?
A deposition is basically a witness’s sworn testimony that has been recorded in a secure environment. Depositions can be videotaped or recorded with the witness’s lawyer present.
How Long Is a Deposition?
A legal deposition can take as long as needed for the witness to make their statement. However, states do put a limitation on how long a deposition can last per day, and it’s normally, seven hours per day.
Things to Avoid During a Deposition
There are several things you should avoid during a legal deposition, which includes:
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