A preservation deposition records testimony for trial presentation where the witness will be unavailable. It is conducted as a trial examination, with objections preserved for later ruling and the record built for playback.
Video recording is standard.
Alternative Names:
Preservation Deposition, Trial Deposition
Why it Matters?
Conducting this as a trial examination rather than a discovery deposition is the essential discipline, since the jury will see the recording and a rambling exchange plays poorly. Objections should be stated concisely for later ruling and editing, because speaking objections that would be tolerated in discovery become visible obstruction on video. Preparation of the witness for the camera matters as much as preparation on substance.
Frequently Confused with
Related terms
Frequently asked questions
How should a preservation deposition be conducted?
Why does objection style matter more here?
