RPR Deposition Procedures and Notarial Duties 3

Question 1

What information is typically included on the label or sticker placed on a deposition exhibit?

Accepted Answer

The case name, exhibit number, and date of the deposition

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Only the exhibit number for brevity

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The witness's name, signature, and date of birth

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The judge's docket number and case division only

Question 2

Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(e), how many days does a deponent have to review and sign the transcript after being notified it is available?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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14 days

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60 days

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There is no time limit specified

Question 3

When a deposition is both stenographically recorded and videotaped, what is the court reporter's role?

Accepted Answer

The court reporter still takes stenographic notes alongside the video to create the official written transcript

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The court reporter is replaced entirely by the videographer

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The court reporter operates the video equipment instead of taking notes

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The court reporter only transcribes from the video after the deposition ends

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the signature/certificate page at the end of a deposition transcript?

Accepted Answer

For the deponent to sign, confirming the transcript is accurate or noting changes via errata

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To list all attorney appearances and their bar numbers

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To certify that the reporter holds a valid state license

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To summarize the key factual points established during the testimony

Question 5

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, when may a deposition transcript be used in lieu of the witness's live testimony at trial?

Accepted Answer

When the witness is unavailable for trial as defined under FRCP Rule 32

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Whenever the presenting party prefers it over live testimony

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Only after the judge grants special permission

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Only when both parties stipulate to its use before trial begins

Question 6

In court reporting, 'realtime' reporting is best described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Instantaneous translation of stenographic strokes into readable text displayed simultaneously during the proceeding

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Delivering the certified transcript within 24 hours of the proceeding

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Recording the proceeding on live-stream video for remote participants

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Providing an uncertified rough draft within one hour after the deposition concludes

Question 7

If a court reporter discovers after a deposition that a portion of testimony was inaudible or missed, what is the correct way to handle this in the transcript?

Accepted Answer

Annotate the transcript with a notation such as '[inaudible]' or '[indiscernible]' at that point

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Leave that section completely blank without explanation

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Fill in the gap based on context and what the reporter believes was said

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Contact the attorney and ask them to restate what the witness said