Section 208-08-080. Depositions upon oral examination.

(1) Filing of transcripts. If a deposition is allowed, it shall be recorded, including all questions and objections. If one of the parties orders a transcript, the testimony shall be transcribed verbatim under the direction of the court reporter, who shall certify the transcript. The witness shall sign the transcript or waive signature. If a deposition is transcribed, the court reporter shall file the original transcript and any exhibits to it with the presiding officer. The witness and any party may purchase a copy of the transcript from the court reporter.

(2) Cost. The party requesting the deposition shall pay the cost of the deposition, including any sitting or facility fee. A party ordering a copy of a transcript must make appropriate arrangements to pay the court reporter.

(3) Videotaping of depositions. If a videotaped deposition is allowed, Superior Court Civil Rule 30 (b)(8) shall apply.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.320.040 and 34.05.250. WSR 96-11-035, § 208-08-080, filed 5/6/96, effective 6/6/96.]

RCW 43.320.040 and 34.05.250. WSR 96-11-035, § 208-08-080, filed 5/6/96, effective 6/6/96.