federal court 7 hour rule

[Kristina Delatorre]

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[Kelli Combs (admin)]

I'm confused.  What are you posting here?  Was there a point you were trying to make?

[Kristina Delatorre]

Hi Kelli,

Yes there were questions.  

When a Federal court case's deposition is interpreted, do the attorneys get more than 7 hours to take it?

My client wants me to be a second reporter in the depo room (not the "official" reporter) sort of as a "checker" she called it.  Is this even done?  Any problems with doing it?  I mean I would imagine that both sides would have to agree to it.  Is it something that I cannot do per my CSR license?

Thanks for your time to help me figure this out.  I apprciate it.

Kristina Delatorre

[Kristina Delatorre]

I think you're right.  Thanks for the advice.

[Kellie Zollars]

You as the reporter have no control over the time.  When the 7 hours is up, you don't say anything unless they ask you to notify them when the time is up, and you certainly don't pack up and leave.  It's up to the attorneys to handle this.  You can just keep track of the time and let them know how much time has been spent on the record.  You don't count breaks or lunch. Someone just posted about this on a Facebook group but I don't know which one.  I assume DRA.   Send the attorney a copy of the federal rules regarding depositions.  He/she should be looking the information up, not you.  (I realize you're doing it as a courtesy) 

Yes, you can have two reporters but it's always a nightmare.  Get the reporter's information so you can work together.  Just because the attorneys are feuding doesn't mean the reporters have to.   

Good luck.

[Kristina Delatorre]

Thanks for the good advice.  I appreciate your time.