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The document is a legal form, AO 88A, used to issue a subpoena for an individual to testify at a deposition in a civil action. It outlines the requirements for the recipient, including the obligation to appear and provide documents or information as specified. The document also includes references to relevant Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that govern compliance, protection of individuals subject to subpoenas, and procedures for objecting or modifying the subpoena.

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What should you not say during a deposition?

3 attorney answers 1. The question has already been asked and answered 2. Harassing the Witness 3. Calls for speculation 4. Overbroad 5. Vague 6. Not warranted by existing law 7. Improper purpose (to harass witness) 8. Irrelevant inquiry

Can you refuse to testify in a deposition?

If you refuse to provide your testimony, the judge may dismiss the case. In some cases, the judge can go even further and immediately rule in favor of the opposing party that did provide testimony. This is called a default judgment. Sanctions: The court has the power to sanction the offending party.

What to wear to a deposition as a witness?

The witness should wear conservative, professional clothing and be well-groomed during a deposition, like he/she would at court. i. Since the deposition may be videotaped and could be played to the jury at trial, the witness should dress as he/she would if he/she were testifying at trial.

What does it mean if you are subpoenaed for a deposition?

A subpoena is a legal document that commands a person or entity to testify as a witness at a specified time and place (at a deposition, trial, or other hearing), and/or to produce documents or other tangible objects in a legal proceeding. Subpoenas are time-sensitive with court-imposed deadlines.

Can you ignore a deposition subpoena?

Failure to respond to a subpoena is punishable as contempt by either the court or agency issuing the subpoena. Punishment may include monetary sanctions (even imprisonment although extremely unlikely).

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What to expect at a deposition as a witness?

At a deposition, the witness is sworn in, and answers questions under penalty of perjury. A court reporter is hired to transcribe the testimony. The witness might also be audio or video recorded.

How to prepare for a deposition as a witness?

Deposition Tips Be prepared. Think before answering. Never volunteer information. Make sure you understand the question. You must tell the truth. Dont get rattled or upset. Dont guess. If you do not remember, say so.

How long does a witness deposition take?

Depositions can take as long as 4-6 hours. However, in most situations, they generally last 2-3 hours for parties to the lawsuit and sometimes only 30 minutes to an hour for a witness. Depositions take place in an attorneys office, not a courtroom.

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