Overview
Because the Code(s) governing remote events, method & admissibility differ from state-to-state, DepoDirect has created a list of state-specific language we recommend you include in your notice before scheduling your next deposition. Please review the language for your state below. If you have any questions, please use our Submit a Ticket page.
Disclaimer: This document is provided for informational purposes and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. Because the law differs in each legal jurisdiction and may be interpreted or applied differently depending on your location or situation, you should not rely upon the materials provided by DepoDirect without first consulting an attorney with respect to your specific situation. Further, the use of this document or any materials provided by DepoDirect does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and DepoDirect.
States
Alabama
⚠️ Stipulation
This state requires a written stipulation regarding methodology.
Pursuant to Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, BY THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties in the above-captioned action intend to employ an Official of the Record service for one or more of the depositions taken in this action.
2. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will be recorded by audio or audiovisual means, as permitted by Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will include: a certified notary administering oaths and managing deposition technology, deposition testimony recording by digital audio technology utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning software to produce a rough draft, and a Certified Transcriptionist reviewing and finalizing the deposition testimony if a certified deposition transcript is requested.
3. The parties may choose to order, or not order an audio and/or digital recording and/or a rough or certified transcript of the proceedings.
4. In compliance with Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, the witness will be notified of the opportunity to read, correct and sign the deposition testimony when a certified copy of the transcript is prepared and that the transcript as signed and modified with any corrections by the witness (or, if not signed and returned within 30 days, in the same form in which it was tendered to the witness for review) may be used at trial or any other procedural context to the same extent as if it were a stenographic transcript that had been signed (or not signed after 30 days) pursuant to Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure.
5. The parties will cooperate to encourage non-party witnesses giving depositions in this action to agree to follow this same protocol.
Alaska
✅ Allowed
“The testimony shall be taken stenographically or recorded by audio or audiovisual means.”
Rule 30 - Depositions Upon Oral Examination, Alaska
Pursuant to Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Alaska. The final, certified transcript produced by a transcriptionist from the audio recordings may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Arizona
✅ Agree to
"Unless all parties agree or the court orders otherwise, testimony must be recorded by a certified reporter and may also be recorded by audio or audiovisual means"
Rule 30(b)(3) - Depositions by Oral Examination, Arizona
Pursuant to Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Arizona. The final, certified transcript produced by a transcriptionist from the audio recordings may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Arkansas
✅ Allowed
“Unless the court orders otherwise, it may be recorded by sound, sound-and-visual, or stenographic means...”
Rule 30 - Depositions Upon Oral Examination, Ark. R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Arkansas. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
California
✅ Agree to
"Unless the parties agree or the court orders otherwise, the testimony, as well as any stated objections, shall be taken stenographically"
Section 2025.330 - Taking Testimony, Cal. Code of Civil Procedure
Pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of California. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings may be used at trial or any other procedural context pursuant to the California Code of Civil Procedure.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Colorado
✅ Allowed
“The party taking the deposition shall state in the notice the method by which the testimony shall be recorded, which, unless the court otherwise orders, may be by sound, sound-and-visual, or stenographic means.”
Rule 30 - Depositions Upon Oral Examination, Colo. R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Colorado. The final certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Connecticut
✅ Allowed
“Unless the court orders otherwise, testimony may be recorded by audio, audiovisual, or stenographic means.”
Rule 30 - Depositions by Oral Examination, Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 30
Pursuant to Connecticut Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Connecticut. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Delaware
✅ Allowed
“Unless the Court orders otherwise, it may be recorded by sound, sound-and-visual, or stenographic means...”
Rule 30 - Depositions upon oral examination, Del. R. Civ. P. Super. Ct. 30
Pursuant to Delaware Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior Court of the State of Delaware referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Delaware. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
District of Columbia
✅ Allowed
“Unless the court orders otherwise, testimony may be recorded by audio, audiovisual, or stenographic means.”
Rule 30 - Depositions by Oral Examination, Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 30
Pursuant to District of Columbia Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the District of Columbia. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Florida
✅ Agree to
"Audiovisually recorded depositions must also be recorded stenographically, unless all parties agree otherwise"
Rule 1.310 - Depositions upon oral examination, Fla. R. Civ. P.
Pursuant to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Florida. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Georgia
⚠️ Stipulation
This state requires a written stipulation regarding methodology.
Pursuant to the Code of Georgia, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, BY THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties in the above-captioned action intend to employ an Official of the Record service for one or more of the depositions taken in this action.
2. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will be recorded by audio or audiovisual means, as permitted by the Code of Georgia. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will include: a certified notary administering oaths and managing deposition technology, deposition testimony recording by digital audio technology utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning software to produce a rough draft, and a Certified Transcriptionist reviewing and finalizing the deposition testimony if a certified deposition transcript is requested.
3. The parties may choose to order, or not order an audio and/or digital recording and/or a rough or certified transcript of the proceedings.
4. In compliance with the Code of Georgia, the witness will be notified of the opportunity to read, correct and sign the deposition testimony when a certified copy of the transcript is prepared and that the transcript as signed and modified with any corrections by the witness (or, if not signed and returned within 30 days, in the same form in which it was tendered to the witness for review) may be used at trial or any other procedural context to the same extent as if it were a stenographic transcript that had been signed (or not signed after 30 days) pursuant to the Code of Georgia.
5. The parties will cooperate to encourage non-party witnesses giving depositions in this action to agree to follow this same protocol.
Hawaii
✅ Allowed
“Unless the court orders otherwise, it may be recorded by sound, sound-and-visual, or stenographic means”
Rule 30 - Depositions upon Oral Examination, Haw. R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Hawaii. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Idaho
⚠️ Stipulation
This state requires a written stipulation regarding methodology.
Pursuant to Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, BY THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties in the above-captioned action intend to employ an Official of the Record service for one or more of the depositions taken in this action.
2. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will be recorded by audio or audiovisual means, as permitted by Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will include: a certified notary administering oaths and managing deposition technology, deposition testimony recording by digital audio technology utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning software to produce a rough draft, and a Certified Transcriptionist reviewing and finalizing the deposition testimony if a certified deposition transcript is requested.
3. The parties may choose to order, or not order an audio and/or digital recording and/or a rough or certified transcript of the proceedings.
4. In compliance with Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure, the witness will be notified of the opportunity to read, correct and sign the deposition testimony when a certified copy of the transcript is prepared and that the transcript as signed and modified with any corrections by the witness (or, if not signed and returned within 30 days, in the same form in which it was tendered to the witness for review) may be used at trial or any other procedural context to the same extent as if it were a stenographic transcript that had been signed (or not signed after 30 days) pursuant to Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure.
5. The parties will cooperate to encourage non-party witnesses giving depositions in this action to agree to follow this same protocol.
Illinois
✅ Allowed
“The testimony shall be taken stenographically, by sound-recording device, by audio-visual recording device, or by any combination of all three.”
Rule 206 - Method of Taking Depositions on Oral Examination, Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 206
Pursuant to Illinois Court Rules referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Illinois. The final certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Indiana
✅ Allowed
“If a party taking a deposition wishes to have the testimony recorded other than in a manner provided in Rule 74, the notice shall specify the manner of recording and preserving the deposition.”
Rule 30 - Depositions Upon Oral Examination, Ind. R. Trial. P. 30
Pursuant to Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Indiana. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Iowa
⚠️ Stipulation
This state requires a written stipulation regarding methodology.
Pursuant to Kansas Statutes, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, BY THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties in the above-captioned action intend to employ an Official of the Record service for one or more of the depositions taken in this action.
2. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will be recorded by audio or audiovisual means, as permitted by Iowa Statutes. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will include: a certified notary administering oaths and managing deposition technology, deposition testimony recording by digital audio technology utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning software to produce a rough draft, and a Certified Transcriptionist reviewing and finalizing the deposition testimony if a certified deposition transcript is requested.
3. The parties may choose to order, or not order an audio and/or digital recording and/or a rough or certified transcript of the proceedings.
4. In compliance with Iowa Statutes, the witness will be notified of the opportunity to read, correct and sign the deposition testimony when a certified copy of the transcript is prepared and that the transcript as signed and modified with any corrections by the witness (or, if not signed and returned within 30 days, in the same form in which it was tendered to the witness for review) may be used at trial or any other procedural context to the same extent as if it were a stenographic transcript that had been signed (or not signed after 30 days) pursuant to Iowa Statutes.
5. The parties will cooperate to encourage non-party witnesses giving depositions in this action to agree to follow this same protocol.
Kansas
⚠️ Stipulation
This state requires a written stipulation regarding methodology.
Pursuant to Kansas Statutes, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, BY THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties in the above-captioned action intend to employ an Official of the Record service for one or more of the depositions taken in this action.
2. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will be recorded by audio or audiovisual means, as permitted by Kansas Statutes. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will include: a certified notary administering oaths and managing deposition technology, deposition testimony recording by digital audio technology utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning software to produce a rough draft, and a Certified Transcriptionist reviewing and finalizing the deposition testimony if a certified deposition transcript is requested.
3. The parties may choose to order, or not order an audio and/or digital recording and/or a rough or certified transcript of the proceedings.
4. In compliance with Kansas Statutes, the witness will be notified of the opportunity to read, correct and sign the deposition testimony when a certified copy of the transcript is prepared and that the transcript as signed and modified with any corrections by the witness (or, if not signed and returned within 30 days, in the same form in which it was tendered to the witness for review) may be used at trial or any other procedural context to the same extent as if it were a stenographic transcript that had been signed (or not signed after 30 days) pursuant to Kansas Statutes.
5. The parties will cooperate to encourage non-party witnesses giving depositions in this action to agree to follow this same protocol.
Kentucky
✅ Allowed
“A stenographic transcript, in addition to the video recording, will not be necessary. Any party desiring such a transcript may obtain it at that party's cost.”
Rule 30.02 - Notice of examination: general requirements; special notice; nonstenographic recording; production of documents and things; deposition of organization, Ky. R. Civ. P. 30.02
Pursuant to Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Kentucky. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Louisiana
✅ Agree to
"The testimony at a deposition may be recorded by other than stenographic means"
Section 1440 - Nonstenographic recordation of testimony, La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1440
Pursuant to Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment without the presence of a Shorthand Reporter. The Custodian is a certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath in the state of Louisiana. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context pursuant to the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Maine
✅ Allowed
“Any party may record a deposition by any means, provided that the recording does not disrupt or impede the deposition process. The method of recording specified in the notice by the party noticing the deposition shall constitute the only official record of the deposition.”
Rule 30 - Depositions upon Oral Examination, Me. R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to Maine Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Maine. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Maryland
✅ Allowed
“The testimony shall be recorded stenographically or, pursuant to Rule 2-416, by electronic audio or audio-video recording.”
Rule 2-415 - Deposition-Procedure, Md. R. Civ. P. Cir. Ct. 2-415
Pursuant to Maryland Court Rules referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Maryland. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Massachusetts
⚠️ Stipulation
This state requires a written stipulation regarding methodology.
Pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, BY THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties in the above-captioned action intend to employ an Official of the Record service for one or more of the depositions taken in this action.
2. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will be recorded by audio or audiovisual means, as permitted by Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will include: a certified notary administering oaths and managing deposition technology, deposition testimony recording by digital audio technology utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning software to produce a rough draft, and a Certified Transcriptionist reviewing and finalizing the deposition testimony if a certified deposition transcript is requested.
3. The parties may choose to order, or not order an audio and/or digital recording and/or a rough or certified transcript of the proceedings.
4. In compliance with Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, the witness will be notified of the opportunity to read, correct and sign the deposition testimony when a certified copy of the transcript is prepared and that the transcript as signed and modified with any corrections by the witness (or, if not signed and returned within 30 days, in the same form in which it was tendered to the witness for review) may be used at trial or any other procedural context to the same extent as if it were a stenographic transcript that had been signed (or not signed after 30 days) pursuant to Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure.
5. The parties will cooperate to encourage non-party witnesses giving depositions in this action to agree to follow this same protocol.
Michigan
⚠️ Stipulation
This state requires a written stipulation regarding methodology.
Pursuant to Michigan Rules of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, BY THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties in the above-captioned action intend to employ an Official of the Record service for one or more of the depositions taken in this action.
2. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will be recorded by audio or audiovisual means, as permitted by Michigan Rules of Civil Procedure. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will include: a certified notary administering oaths and managing deposition technology, deposition testimony recording by digital audio technology utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning software to produce a rough draft, and a Certified Transcriptionist reviewing and finalizing the deposition testimony if a certified deposition transcript is requested.
3. The parties may choose to order, or not order an audio and/or digital recording and/or a rough or certified transcript of the proceedings.
4. In compliance with Michigan Code of Civil Procedure, the witness will be notified of the opportunity to read, correct and sign the deposition testimony when a certified copy of the transcript is prepared and that the transcript as signed and modified with any corrections by the witness (or, if not signed and returned within 30 days, in the same form in which it was tendered to the witness for review) may be used at trial or any other procedural context to the same extent as if it were a stenographic transcript that had been signed (or not signed after 30 days) pursuant to Michigan Rules of Civil Procedure.
5. The parties will cooperate to encourage non-party witnesses giving depositions in this action to agree to follow this same protocol.
Minnesota
✅ Allowed
“The party taking the deposition shall state in the notice the method by which the testimony shall be recorded. Unless the court orders otherwise, it may be recorded by sound, sound-and-visual, or stenographic means...”
Rule 30.02 - Notice of Examination: General Requirements: Special Notice; Non-Stenographic Method of Recording; Production of Documents and Things; Deposition of Organization; Depositions by Telephone [Effective until July 1, 2022], Minn. R. Civ. P. 30.02
Pursuant to Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Minnesota. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Mississippi
✅ Allowed
“The notice of deposition required under (1) of this subsection (b) may provide that the testimony be recorded by other than stenographic means, in which event the notice shall designate the manner of recording and preserving the deposition.”
Rule 30 - Depositions upon Oral Examination [Effective until October 7, 2021], Miss. R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Mississippi. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Missouri
✅ Allowed
"The testimony shall be taken stenographically or recorded by any other means ordered in accordance with Rule 57.03(c)"
Rule 57.03 - Deposition upon oral examination, Mo. R. Civ. P. 57.03
Pursuant to Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Missouri. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Montana
✅ Allowed
“The party who notices the deposition must state in the notice the method for recording the testimony. Unless the court orders otherwise, testimony may be recorded by audio, audiovisual, or stenographic means.”
Rule 30 - Depositions upon oral examination, M.R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to Montana Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Montana. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Nebraska
✅ Allowed
“Unless the court orders otherwise, testimony may be recorded by audio, audiovisual, or stenographic means, or any combination of those means.”
Section 6-330 - Depositions upon oral examination, Neb. Sup. Ct. R. 6-330
Pursuant to Nebraska Supreme Court Rules referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Nebraska. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Nevada
✅ Allowed
“Unless the court orders otherwise, testimony may be recorded by audio, audiovisual, or stenographic means.”
Rule 30 - Depositions by Oral Examination, Nev. R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Nevada. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
New Hampshire
✅ Allowed
"A party may, at such party's expense, record a videotape deposition, provided the party indicates the intent to record the videotape deposition in the notice of deposition."
Pursuant to the Rules of the Superior Court of the State of New Hampshire, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of New Hampshire. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
New Jersey
✅ Allowed
“If the officer is not a certified shorthand reporter, then unless reading and signing of the deposition are waived by stipulation of the parties, the officer shall request the deponent to appear at a stated time for the purpose of reading and signing it.”
Rule 4:14 - Depositions Upon Oral Examination, N.J. Ct. R. 4:14
Pursuant to New Jersey Rules of Court referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of New Jersey. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
New Mexico
✅ Allowed
“The party taking the deposition shall state in the notice the method by which the testimony shall be recorded. Unless the court orders otherwise, it may be recorded by sound, sound-and-visual or stenographic means”
Rule 1-030 - Depositions upon oral examination, N.M. R. Civ. P. Dist. Ct. 1-030
Pursuant to New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of New Mexico. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio recordings by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
New York
✅ Allowed
“The testimony shall be recorded by stenographic or other means”
Rule 3113 (b) - Conduct of the examination
Pursuant to New York Civil Practice law & Rules referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of New York. The final certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
North Carolina
✅ Allowed
“Unless the court orders otherwise, testimony at a deposition may be recorded by sound recording, sound-and-visual, or stenographic means.”
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 30
Pursuant to North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of North Carolina. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
North Dakota
✅ Allowed
“The party who notices the deposition must state in the notice the method for recording the testimony. Unless the court orders otherwise, testimony may be recorded by audio, audiovisual, or stenographic means.”
Rule 30 - Depositions by Oral Examination, N.D. R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of North Dakota. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Ohio
✅ Allowed
“If a party taking a deposition wishes to have the testimony recorded by other than stenographic means, the notice shall specify the manner of recording, preserving, and filing the deposition.”
Rule 30 - Depositions upon Oral Examination, Ohio Civ.R. 30
Pursuant to Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Ohio. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Oklahoma
⚠️ Stipulation
This state requires a written stipulation regarding methodology.
Pursuant to Oklahoma Statutes of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, BY THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties in the above-captioned action intend to employ an Official of the Record service for one or more of the depositions taken in this action.
2. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will be recorded by audio or audiovisual means, as permitted by Oklahoma Statutes of Civil Procedure. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will include: a certified notary administering oaths and managing deposition technology, deposition testimony recording by digital audio technology utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning software to produce a rough draft, and a Certified Transcriptionist reviewing and finalizing the deposition testimony if a certified deposition transcript is requested.
3. The parties may choose to order, or not order an audio and/or digital recording and/or a rough or certified transcript of the proceedings.
4. In compliance with Oklahoma Statutes of Civil Procedure, the witness will be notified of the opportunity to read, correct and sign the deposition testimony when a certified copy of the transcript is prepared and that the transcript as signed and modified with any corrections by the witness (or, if not signed and returned within 30 days, in the same form in which it was tendered to the witness for review) may be used at trial or any other procedural context to the same extent as if it were a stenographic transcript that had been signed (or not signed after 30 days) pursuant to Oklahoma Statutes of Civil Procedure.
5. The parties will cooperate to encourage non-party witnesses giving depositions in this action to agree to follow this same protocol.
Oregon
✅ Allowed
“The notice of deposition required under subsection (1) of this section may provide that the testimony will be recorded by other than stenographic means, in which event the notice shall designate the manner of recording and preserving the deposition.”
Rule 39 - Depositions Upon Oral Examination, Or. R. Civ. P. 39
Pursuant to Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Oregon. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Pennsylvania
✅ Agree to
"The parties may by agreement (1) provide that depositions may be taken before any person, at any time or place, upon any notice, and in any manner, and when so taken may be used like other depositions"
Rule 4002 - Agreements regarding discovery or deposition procedure, 231 Pa. Code § 4002
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Pennsylvania. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Rhode Island
✅ Allowed
“The party taking the deposition shall state in the notice the method by which the testimony shall be recorded. Unless the court orders otherwise, it may be recorded by sound, sound-and-visual, or stenographic means”
Rule 30 - Depositions upon Oral Examination., R.I. Super. Ct. R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Rhode Island. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
South Carolina
⚠️ Stipulation
This state requires a written stipulation regarding methodology.
Pursuant to South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, BY THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties in the above-captioned action intend to employ an Official of the Record service for one or more of the depositions taken in this action.
2. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will be recorded by audio or audiovisual means, as permitted by South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will include: a certified notary administering oaths and managing deposition technology, deposition testimony recording by digital audio technology utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning software to produce a rough draft, and a Certified Transcriptionist reviewing and finalizing the deposition testimony if a certified deposition transcript is requested.
3. The parties may choose to order, or not order an audio and/or digital recording and/or a rough or certified transcript of the proceedings.
4. In compliance with South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, the witness will be notified of the opportunity to read, correct and sign the deposition testimony when a certified copy of the transcript is prepared and that the transcript as signed and modified with any corrections by the witness (or, if not signed and returned within 30 days, in the same form in which it was tendered to the witness for review) may be used at trial or any other procedural context to the same extent as if it were a stenographic transcript that had been signed (or not signed after 30 days) pursuant to South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.
5. The parties will cooperate to encourage non-party witnesses giving depositions in this action to agree to follow this same protocol.
South Dakota
✅ Allowed
“The party taking the deposition shall state in the notice the method by which the testimony shall be recorded. Unless the court orders otherwise, it may be recorded by sound, sound-and-visual, or stenographic means”
S.D. Codified Laws § 15-6-30(b)
Pursuant to South Dakota Codified Laws of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of South Dakota. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Tennessee
⚠️ Stipulation
This state requires a written stipulation regarding methodology.
Pursuant to Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, BY THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties in the above-captioned action intend to employ an Official of the Record service for one or more of the depositions taken in this action.
2. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will be recorded by audio or audiovisual means, as permitted by South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will include: a certified notary administering oaths and managing deposition technology, deposition testimony recording by digital audio technology utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning software to produce a rough draft, and a Certified Transcriptionist reviewing and finalizing the deposition testimony if a certified deposition transcript is requested.
3. The parties may choose to order, or not order an audio and/or digital recording and/or a rough or certified transcript of the proceedings.
4. In compliance with Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, the witness will be notified of the opportunity to read, correct and sign the deposition testimony when a certified copy of the transcript is prepared and that the transcript as signed and modified with any corrections by the witness (or, if not signed and returned within 30 days, in the same form in which it was tendered to the witness for review) may be used at trial or any other procedural context to the same extent as if it were a stenographic transcript that had been signed (or not signed after 30 days) pursuant to Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure.
5. The parties will cooperate to encourage non-party witnesses giving depositions in this action to agree to follow this same protocol.
Texas
✅ Allowed
“Any party may cause a deposition upon oral examination to be recorded by other than stenographic means, including videotape recording.”
Rule 199 - Depositions upon Oral Examination, Tex. R. Civ. P. 199
Pursuant to Texas Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Texas. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Utah
✅ Allowed
“Depositions may be recorded by sound, sound-and-visual, or stenographic means”
Rule 30 - Depositions Upon Oral Questions, Utah R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to Utah Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Utah. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Vermont
✅ Allowed
“A deposition shall be recorded stenographically unless the notice of taking states that it is to be recorded by sound or sound-and-visual means.”
Rule 30 - Depositions Upon Oral Examination, Vt. R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Vermont. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Virginia
✅ Allowed
“Any deposition may be recorded by audio-visual means without a stenographic record.”
Rule 4:7A - Audio-Visual Depositions, Va. R. Sup. Ct. 4:7A
Pursuant to Virginia Rules of Supreme Court referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Virginia. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Washington
⚠️ Stipulation
This state requires a written stipulation regarding methodology.
Pursuant to Washington Superior Court Civil Rules, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO, BY THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The parties in the above-captioned action intend to employ an Official of the Record service for one or more of the depositions taken in this action.
2. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will be recorded by audio or audiovisual means, as permitted by Washington Superior Court Civil Rules. All depositions taken pursuant to this stipulation will include: a certified notary administering oaths and managing deposition technology, deposition testimony recording by digital audio technology utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning software to produce a rough draft, and a Certified Transcriptionist reviewing and finalizing the deposition testimony if a certified deposition transcript is requested.
3. The parties may choose to order, or not order an audio and/or digital recording and/or a rough or certified transcript of the proceedings.
4. In compliance with Washington Superior Court Civil Rules, the witness will be notified of the opportunity to read, correct and sign the deposition testimony when a certified copy of the transcript is prepared and that the transcript as signed and modified with any corrections by the witness (or, if not signed and returned within 30 days, in the same form in which it was tendered to the witness for review) may be used at trial or any other procedural context to the same extent as if it were a stenographic transcript that had been signed (or not signed after 30 days) pursuant to Washington Superior Court Civil Rules.
5. The parties will cooperate to encourage non-party witnesses giving depositions in this action to agree to follow this same protocol.
West Virginia
✅ Allowed
“The party taking the deposition shall state in the notice the method by which the testimony shall be recorded. Unless the court orders otherwise, it may be recorded by sound, sound-and-visual, or stenographic means”
Rule 30 - Depositions upon oral examination, W.Va. R. Civ. P. 30
Pursuant to West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of West Virginia. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Wisconsin
✅ Allowed
“Videotape depositions may be taken by persons authorized by s. 804.03.”
Wis. Stat. § 885.44
“Upon the request of any party or other person authorized by the court, the official shall provide, at the cost of the party or person, a copy of a deposition in the form of a videotape, a written transcript, or an audio recording.” Wis. Stat. § 885.44
Pursuant to Wisconsin Provisions Common to Actions and Proceedings in all Courts referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Official is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Wisconsin. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
Wyoming
✅ Allowed
“The party who notices the deposition must state in the notice the method for recording the testimony. Unless the court orders otherwise, testimony may be recorded by audio, audiovisual, or stenographic means.”
Rule 30 - Depositions by oral examination, Wyo. R. Prac. & P. 30
Pursuant to Wyoming Rules of Practice & Procedure referenced above, DepoDirect has suggested language to include in the notice for this deposition. This language is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, reserves the right to record the official record audio-visually by a Deposition Official utilizing state-of-the-art recording equipment. The Officer is a Certified Notary and is authorized to administer the oath and serve as the deposition officer in the state of Wyoming. The final, certified transcript produced from the audio files by a transcriptionist may be used at trial or any other procedural context.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Plaintiff/Defendant, through his/her attorneys, further reserves the right to utilize the following: (1) record the deposition utilizing audio or video technology; (2) instant visual display such that the officer’s writing of the proceeding will be available to all who are a party to this proceeding to request and receive it in real time; (3) exhibit capture technology in which any exhibit reviewed by the deponent during the deposition can be captured visually; and (4) to conduct the deposition utilizing a paperless exhibit display process. Plaintiff/Defendant reserves the right to use the video, audio, display, and exhibit captures at the time of trial.
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