Sec. 6. An Indiana court may permit a person residing in another state to be deposed or to testify by:

(1) telephone;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-21-4-6

  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2) audiovisual means; or

(3) other electronic means;

before a designated court or another location in that state. An Indiana court shall cooperate with courts in other states in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.

As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.