                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

TAKING TESTIMONY IN ANOTHER STATE (§ 64.2-2104)

A. In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures
that may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state
may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in the Commonwealth for
testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the
testimony of a witness be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in
which and the terms upon which the testimony is to be taken.

B. In a guardianship or protective proceeding, a court in the Commonwealth may
permit a witness located in another state to be deposed or to testify by
telephone or audiovisual or other electronic means. A court in the Commonwealth
shall cooperate with the court of the other state in designating an appropriate
location for the deposition or testimony.

C. Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of the
Commonwealth by technological means that do not produce an original writing may
not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the best evidence rule.

HISTORY: 2011, c. 518, § 37.2-1036; 2012, c. 614.