Do you have sample language for deposition oaths?
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Asked by CSRsarah {601}
5/19/2010 10:49:34 AM I'm wondering when you administer the oath to a deponent, what language do you typically use? I've been reading off a card since I feel like a newbie and I'm not that confident to just rattle it off. 
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 |  Answered by jeanese {2363} 5/19/2010 6:20:18 PM | [2 Votes] Vote this up Vote this down Flag as inappropriate |
 | Please raise your right hand. Do you solemnly state that the testimony you will give in this deposition proceeding will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? That's it. I leave out the word swear as advised by the CSR Board and I leave off So help you God, also as advised by the CSR Board. For interpreters: Do you solemnly state that you will truly and correctly translate the testimony in this deposition proceeding from English into (language) and (language) into English to the best of your ability? Take a deep breath before you administer and speak slowly. I find it helps to set the tone for the deposition. |
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Yeah, I would leave out the swear word as well. Didn't know the CRB advised it but it makes sense. :) - Todd Olivas 5/19/2010 8:16:38 PM | FlagI've been a reporter for 24 years and I always say SWEAR and I always say SO HELP YOU GOD -- just depends on the individual person what you feel is right -- and I feel it is right to say that -- and I have only one time had someone say they don't swear or so help them God!! Stand by what you believe in!! I've had a lot of judges and arbitrators and administrative judges say swear and so help you God -- I suppose this point could be debated until the cows come home :) - tveres 5/21/2010 12:05:34 PM | FlagSeveral years ago the California Court Reporters' Board directed us to leave it off. That is why I do it the way I do. I think it depends where (regionally) you're reporting as I sure you want to be in compliance... - jeanese 5/21/2010 9:15:46 AM | FlagI thought it was not a question either. It's You do solemnly swear that the deposition testimony you are about to give in this proceeding shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God. I've been using that one since 1996 in California (not that it matters). - MichelleCSR 5/27/2010 12:50:47 PM | FlagMichelle Please see California Code of Civil Procedure Section 2094. (a)It begins; Do you...Can ya'll please stop addressing me and telling me how strongly you feel about saying the words So Help You God. I'm glad you still say it after all this time. I really am. But I'm not the one who asked the question about oath verbiage. I wonder if you ask your deponent whether or not he/she even cares that God may strike them down? Perhaps they believe in Allah or Buddah or some other talisman. Keep saying it. Fine. I simply give deference to EVERYONE'S religious beliefs, not just my own. It's your choice. - jeanese 5/27/2010 12:55:33 PM | FlagThere is that code that came out around 1997/1998 (don't remember it, and it's still packed away), but I remember it saying that deposition reporters were not allowed to use swear anymore, only in a court setting it can be used. I always use state or affirm, and I have left off So help you God, just so I don't offend anyone. - Rosalie 7/30/2010 9:17:31 PM | Flag |
|  Answered by jbergmancsr {1164} 5/19/2010 11:38:16 PM | [0 Votes] Vote this up Flag as inappropriate |
I ditto the Take a deep breath and speak slowly. I think it does set the tone for the deposition -- at least I like to think so :) |
|  Answered by ultimo555 {33} 5/21/2010 1:49:39 AM | [0 Votes] Vote this up Flag as inappropriate |
I try to set the tone at the beginning also, but find that so often the first answers and slow and clear; the witness looking at my machine while giving his name and address; and then it's off to the races.I also leave out the words swear and God in the oath, and administer it just as Jeanese does. |
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 | Paula Pollack I use both of the words swear or affirm ....... Monday, July 05, 2010 | |
 | Lisa Singley Do you swear or affirm that the testimony you are about to give in this case will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Use your card for a while until you get comfortable. Friday, July 16, 2010 | |
Thank you. I ended up doing it that way you do it. It looked fine. I had...
jbergmancsr {1164} commenting on an answer by ebeths {83}
Had this same scenario a few months ago where the witness spoke maybe 2/...ebeths {83} answering a question by jbergmancsr {1164}
I agree. You did it perfectly. In some instances I think it is best to go...lauraromeo {10} commenting on an answer by ebeths {83}
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