Lawyers can acquire commissions for depositions out of state. They will need timely form submissions, well-written reports, and legal support services. Involving a deposition reporter will make a straightforward process of out-of-state commissions and mainland depositions.
How a Deposition Reporter Facilitates Out-of-State Commissions/Depositions
Commissions to take depositions in the state and out of state have many similarities. They come from the court of justice or quasi-judicial bodies. Out-of-state commissions and written depositions will require remote reporting. Here are five steps deposition reporters use.
1. Submit Forms Timely
Both in-state and out-of-state commissions require form submissions. The difference exists in the type of form counsel should submit. Deposition reporters know what forms to send to the clerk and make timely submissions to ensure the commission is available to the counsel.
Timely form submissions and outsourced legal services allow attorneys to plan the deposition and ensure all witnesses are ready to provide their testimony. The reporter will fill and submit the necessary forms, collect the commission and send it to the counsel outside the state.
2. Schedule the Deposition
The commission from the court of justice or commissioning authority will describe how to conduct the deposition, and it is upon counsel to schedule the destination. Court reporting firms can arrange locations closest to the witnesses or set up virtual meetings.
Deposition lawyers shouldn’t worry about conference and meeting room setups unless they wish to. The best deposition reporting agencies can easily find a location, get it ready for the deposition, and record the proceedings. Counsel’s work is to ensure involved parties show up.
3. Record the Deposition
Depositions take oral testimonies and written transcripts from the witnesses. Involving a reporter helps record the depositions through videography, tape recorders, and other court-approved means. Attorneys can also leverage remote reporting and videoconferencing.
The court only accepts high-quality recordings and reports in line with set requirements. Court reporters have the technology needed to capture mandated deposition proceedings. Litigation departments and attorneys should engage experienced, reputable deposition reporters only.
4. Retrieve Case Records
Depositions can involve various questions and records to refresh the witness’s mind. Counsel should provide any helpful information adjudged to merit a fair and transparent deposition. Using deposition reporting services can help attorneys retrieve all records needed for the case.
Case attorneys can retrieve insurance (medical, employment, business) records, duplicate copies of x-rays and subpoenas, and authorization notices in real-time. The reporter will handle research and follow-up, allowing the attorneys to get the best witness testimonies.
5. Remote Realtime Deposition
Deposition reporters can provide remote real-time depositions and videotaped videoconferences. The service is convenient and allows counsel and witnesses to find a comfortable space for the deposition. Scheduling a remote deposition is also budget-friendly.
If the counsel is miles away from the witnesses, remote technologies will ensure the deposition proceeds as scheduled. The reporting firm will set up videoconferencing and telephone calls. They can also provide real-time live streaming of the deposition and remote interpreters.
Deposition and Legal Support Services in Hawaii
Corporation litigation departments and in-house counsels looking to complete out-of-state commissions and written depositions should work with reputable reporters. iDepo Hawaii is a full-service court reporting and a record-retrieval company dedicated to legal support in Hawaii.
