Stipulation To Take A Videotape Deposition

STIPULATION FOR A VIDEO DEPOSITION

It is hereby stipulated by and between (insert names of parties) that the deposition of (insert name of deponent) (hereafter "Deponent") in the above action shall be recorded on videotape in the following manner and on the following conditions:

TIME AND PLACE

1. The deposition shall be taken at (insert location) commencing at (insert time). It shall continue thereafter from day to day, excluding weekends and holidays, until concluded.

   DEPOSITION OFFICER

2. The deposition shall be taken before (insert name of deposition officer), who is an employee of (insert name of officer's employer) and shall serve as deposition officer.

   VIDEO EQUIPMENT AND ITS CONTROL

3. Except as otherwise provided, the deposition officer shall select and supply all equipment required to videotape the deposition and shall determine all matters of staging and technique. This includes the number and placement of cameras and microphones, lighting, camera angle and background. The deposition officer shall determine these matters in a manner that accurately reproduces the appearance of the Deponent and assures clear reproduction of both the Deponent's testimony and the statements of counsel. The Deponent or any party to the action, may place on the record any objection to the deposition officer's handling of any of these matters. The court shall consider these objections in ruling on the admissibility of the video record. Objections shall be deemed waived unless made promptly after the objector knows, or has reasonable grounds to know, of the basis of such objection.

   USE OF DAY/TIME GENERATOR

4. A day/time generator shall be used at the deposition to create on the videotape a continuous record of the day and time.

   COMMENCING THE DEPOSITION

5. The deposition officer shall commence the deposition by stating on the video record his/her name and business address; the name and business address of the officer's employer; the date, time and place; the name of deponent and the caption of the action; the identity of the party on whose behalf the deposition is being taken; and the names of all persons present in the deposition room. The deposition officer shall also swear, on the video record, that he/she will record the deposition accurately and in confidence and abide by all provisions of this stipulation. The deposition officer shall then administer the oath to the Deponent on the video record. The oath shall be effective without regard to whether...