Tennessee Code 24-9-135 – Persons before whom depositions to be taken

Depositions taken in this state that are to be used in its courts shall be taken before:

(1) A hearing examiner;

Court reporter: A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.
Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

(2) A judge, clerk, commissioner, or official reporter of a court;

(3) A licensed court reporter;

(4) A notary public; or

(5) Before other persons and under other circumstances authorized by law.

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