Rhode Island General Laws 28-7-34. Taking of depositions
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If any witness resides outside of the state, or through illness or other cause is unable to testify before the board or its member, agent, or agency conducting the hearing or investigation, his or her testimony or deposition may be taken within or without this state, in any manner and in any form that the board or its member, agent, or agency conducting the hearing may by special order or general rule, prescribe.
History of Section.
P.L. 1941, ch. 1066, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 28-7-34.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 28-7-34
- Board: means the labor relations board created by § 28-7-4. See Rhode Island General Laws 28-7-3
- 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.