What are the requirements for depositions?

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (1) The time and place that the deposition is to be taken; (2) The name and address of the person before whom the deposition is to be taken; (3) The name and address of the witness whose deposition is to be taken; and (4) Any documents or materials that the witness is to produce. (b) (1) Grant the motion and approve the taking of the deposition, subject to any conditions or restrictions the ALJ may impose; or (2) Deny the motion. (c) (1) The deposition will be taken at the time and place agreed to by the parties or indicated in the ALJ's order. (2) The deposition may be taken before any disinterested person authorized to administer oaths in the place where the deposition is to be taken. (3) Any party that objects to the taking of a deposition because of the disqualification of the person before whom it is to be taken must do so: (i) Before the deposition begins; or (ii) As soon as the disqualification becomes known or could have been discovered with reasonable diligence. (4) A deposition may be taken by telephone conference call, if agreed to by the parties or approved in the ALJ's order. (d) (e) (f) (1) Any other party may obtain a copy of the transcript at its own expense. (2) Unless waived by the deponent, the deponent will have 3 days after receiving the transcript to read and sign it. (3) The person before whom the deposition was taken must certify the transcript following receipt of the signed transcript from the deponent or expiration of the 3-day review period, wh

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1.644