Continuing Education Center

Interpreting Depositions

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Depositions form a part of pre-trial discovery engaged in typically by attorneys in civil matters. When a Deaf witness is to be deposed, court interpreters will be engaged. Table interpreters may also be present to monitor the interpretation. Frequently, depositions are videotaped to preserve the interpretation in case of later challenge. Depositions can also be used as evidence during a trial to impeach a witness who testifies differently from their testimony during the deposition. Highly accurate and competent interpretation at depositions ensures that impeachment at trial does not become an examination into the quality of the prior interpretation at the deposition. This seminar will set forth the basic procedures involved in a deposition and will set forth the common ethical and staffing considerations for the interpreter hired to interpret for a deposition. 

Target Audience: Interpreters interested in legal interpreting

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Pre-test
2 Questions
Presentation
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
Post-test
4 Questions
Certificate
0.150 PS-Legal CEUs credits  |  Certificate available
0.150 PS-Legal CEUs credits  |  Certificate available
Evaluation
5 Questions