RPR Deposition Procedures and Notarial Duties 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a deposition notice?

Accepted Answer

To formally notify all parties of the time, place, and subject of a deposition

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To inform the reporter of the case caption and billing details

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To certify the completed transcript for court filing

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To request judicial permission before conducting a deposition

Question 2

In a deposition, a 'deponent' is best defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The witness who provides sworn testimony during the proceeding

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The attorney who schedules and conducts the deposition

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The court reporter creating the stenographic record

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The judge who issues an order compelling the deposition

Question 3

What is a stipulation in the context of a deposition proceeding?

Accepted Answer

An agreement between the parties regarding deposition procedures, made on the record

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A formal objection made by an attorney to a specific question

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A court order requiring a witness to appear

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A legal brief summarizing the key testimony taken

Question 4

Which type of subpoena compels a witness to bring documents or tangible evidence to a deposition?

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Subpoena duces tecum

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Subpoena ad testificandum

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Subpoena in limine

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Subpoena pro tempore

Question 5

When an attorney instructs a witness not to answer a question during a deposition, what is the court reporter's proper course of action?

Accepted Answer

Accurately note the instruction not to answer on the record and continue

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Ask the witness to answer anyway to preserve the record

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Immediately adjourn the deposition

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Strike the question and instruction from the transcript

Question 6

What does it mean when a deponent 'waives' signature on a deposition transcript?

Accepted Answer

The deponent gives up the right to review the transcript and note changes before it is finalized

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The court reporter waives their certification requirement for that transcript

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All parties agree not to use the transcript as evidence at trial

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The deponent must sign the transcript within 24 hours of completion

Question 7

A Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) designation indicates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A state-licensed court reporter who has passed a state certification examination

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A reporter who works exclusively in federal courts

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A reporter who uses only computer-aided transcription software

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A reporter certified solely in medical and technical terminology