Kentucky Statutes 454.280 – Individuals who can and cannot take depositions — Penalty
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(1) Depositions taken in the Commonwealth that are to be used in its courts shall be taken before:
(a) A hearing examiner;
For details, see § 532.090
(b) A judge, clerk, commissioner, or official reporter of a court; (c) A notary public; or
(d) Before other persons and under other circumstances authorized by law. (2) (a) A deposition shall not be taken by a person who is:
1. A party to the action;
2. A relative, employee, or attorney of one (1) of the parties;
3. Someone with a financial interest in the action or its outcome; or
4. A relative, employee, or attorney of someone with a financial interest in the action or its outcome. For the purposes of this subparagraph, “employee” or “relative” shall not include an employee or relative of the attorney of one (1) of the parties.
(b) For the purposes of paragraph (a) of this subsection, “employee” includes a person who has a contractual relationship with a person or entity interested in the outcome of the litigation, including anyone who may ultimately be responsible for payment to provide reporting or other court services, and a person who is employed part-time or full-time under contract or otherwise by a person who has a contractual relationship with a party to provide reporting or other court services.
(c) If a deposition is taken by a person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, then that deposition shall be void.
(3) The provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall not apply to contracts for court reporting services for the courts, agencies, or instrumentalities of the United States or the Commonwealth.
(4) Any person who takes a deposition in violation of subsection (2) of this section shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 224, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998.
(a) A hearing examiner;
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $250 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 454.280
- Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Attorney: means attorney-at-law. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- 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.
- Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
- 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).
(b) A judge, clerk, commissioner, or official reporter of a court; (c) A notary public; or
(d) Before other persons and under other circumstances authorized by law. (2) (a) A deposition shall not be taken by a person who is:
1. A party to the action;
2. A relative, employee, or attorney of one (1) of the parties;
3. Someone with a financial interest in the action or its outcome; or
4. A relative, employee, or attorney of someone with a financial interest in the action or its outcome. For the purposes of this subparagraph, “employee” or “relative” shall not include an employee or relative of the attorney of one (1) of the parties.
(b) For the purposes of paragraph (a) of this subsection, “employee” includes a person who has a contractual relationship with a person or entity interested in the outcome of the litigation, including anyone who may ultimately be responsible for payment to provide reporting or other court services, and a person who is employed part-time or full-time under contract or otherwise by a person who has a contractual relationship with a party to provide reporting or other court services.
(c) If a deposition is taken by a person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, then that deposition shall be void.
(3) The provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall not apply to contracts for court reporting services for the courts, agencies, or instrumentalities of the United States or the Commonwealth.
(4) Any person who takes a deposition in violation of subsection (2) of this section shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 224, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998.