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August 4, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Alaska

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Alaska’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. ALASKA STAT. ANN. § 6-615 (West 2017). This rule allows the court to exclude a witness from the courtroom as to not hear testimony of other witnesses when requested by a party or through an order of its own. Id. The rule has four exceptions and experts

August 3, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in California?

California’s Code of Civil Procedure governs what information is discoverable in regard to expert witnesses. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 843 (West 2017). § 843 requires that in regard to financial information, the amount that a witness is compensated to testify must be disclosed. Id. Further, § 2017.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure states that any information that is

August 2, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Utah

Errata Sheets in Utah are governed statutorily by Rule 30(e) of Utah’s Rules of Civil Procedure. Utah Code Ann. § 5-30 (West 2017). This Rule states that witnesses can make changes to the transcript in either form or substance. Id. To do so, the witness must sign a statement of the changes and provide reasons for the changes to the

August 1, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Kentucky

Errata Sheets in Kentucky are governed statutorily by Kentucky’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30.05. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 30.05 (West 2017). This rule allows any party of the action to request to the deposition officer that the transcript be submitted to the witness. Id. If a request is made, then once the transcript is complete it shall be

July 31, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Connecticut

Errata Sheets in Connecticut are governed statutorily by § 13-30(d) of the Rules for the Superior Court. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 13-30 (West 2017). This rule requires that if either a party or the deponent request, the completed transcript shall be submitted to the deponent for reading and examination. Id. The witness can make changes to either the form

July 30, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Mississippi

Errata Sheets in Mississippi are governed statutorily by the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30(e). Miss. Code Ann. § 5-30 (West 2017). This rule requires that once the transcript is complete, it should be submitted to the witness to be examined unless examination has been waived by the witness and the parties. Id. The witness can make changes to

July 29, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Missouri

Errata Sheets in Missouri are governed statutorily by Rule 57.03(f) of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Mo. Ann. Stat. § 57.03 (West 2017). This rule requires that the deposition officer provide the witness the transcript after it is fully transcribed, unless the examination and signing have been mutually waived by both parties or by the witness individually. Id. If the

July 28, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Maryland

Errata Sheets in Maryland are governed statutorily by Rule 2-415 of the Rule of Civil Procedure. Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 2-415 (West 2017). This rule requires that unless the right to change and signature requirement are waived by both the deponent and the parties, the deposition officer shall provide the deponent with the transcript of the

July 27, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Wisconsin

Errata Sheets in Wisconsin are governed statutorily by the Rule of Civil Procedure 804.05. Wis. Stat. Ann. § 804.05 (West 2017). If either the deponent or either party requests, the fully transcribed transcript shall be provided to the deponent for examination and reading. Id. The deponent can make changes to the form or substance of the deposition. Id. If changes

July 26, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Colorado

Errata Sheets in Colorado are governed statutorily by Colorado’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30(e). Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 30(e) (West 2017). This rule requires that the transcript be submitted to a deponent if either the deponent or a party requests this before the end of the deposition. Id. If requested, the deposition officer should notify the deponent when