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5325 – When And How A Deposition May Be Taken Outside This Commonwealth | Pennsylvania Law

Learn how Pennsylvania permits depositions outside the state, including procedures with notices, commissions, and letters rogatory for legal testimony.

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5325 – When And How A Deposition May Be Taken Outside This Commonwealth

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 5325

Summary

Pennsylvania law allows depositions to be taken outside the state in certain circumstances, such as with proper notice, court commissions, or letters rogatory. The law specifies the procedures for initiating and conducting such depositions, ensuring they are legally valid and properly authorized.

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In simple terms: Learn how Pennsylvania permits depositions outside the state, including procedures with notices, commissions, and letters rogatory for legal testimony.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.