                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

PROCEDURE (§ 8.01-412.4)

The taking of audio-visual depositions shall be in accordance with the rules of
the Supreme Court generally applicable to depositions. However, the following
procedure shall be observed in recording an audio-visual deposition:
		The deposition must begin with an oral or written statement on camera which
includes (i) each operator&#8217;s name and business address or, if applicable,
the identity of the video conferencing or teleconferencing proprietor and
locations participating in the video conference or teleconference; (ii) the name
and business address of the operator&#8217;s employer; (iii) the date, time and
place of the deposition; (iv) the caption of the case; (v) the name of the
witness; (vi) the party on whose behalf the deposition is being taken; (vii)
with respect to video conferencing or teleconferencing, the identities of
persons present at the deposition and the location of each such person; and
(viii) any stipulations by the parties.
		In addition, all counsel present on behalf of any party or witness shall
identify themselves on camera. The oath for witnesses shall be administered on
camera. If the length of a deposition requires the use of more than one
recording unit, the end of each unit and the beginning of each succeeding unit
shall be announced on camera. At the conclusion of a deposition, a statement
shall be made on camera that the deposition is concluded. A statement may be
made on camera setting forth any stipulations made by counsel concerning the
custody of the audio-visual recording and exhibits or other pertinent matters.
		All objections must be made as in the case of stenographic depositions. In any
case where the court orders the audio-visual recording to be edited prior to its
use, the original recording shall not be altered but shall be maintained as is.
		Unless otherwise stipulated by the parties, the original audio-visual
recording of a deposition, any copy edited pursuant to an order of the court,
and exhibits shall be filed with the clerk of the court in accordance with the
rules of the Supreme Court.

HISTORY: 1983, c. 305; 1993, c. 208; 2000, c. 821.