N.J. Admin. Code § 12:235-3.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 12:235-3.9 - Testimony of injured or ill petitioner by depositions

(a) A petitioner seeking compensation who is in such a physical condition that it is imperative that his or her testimony be taken by deposition, in order to preserve the person's rights or those of his or her estate or dependents, may give a deposition.

(b) The deposition may be ordered by a Judge of Compensation upon notice to the adverse party and taken before a certified shorthand reporter.

(c) The appearance by an attorney for the respondent shall not constitute a waiver of any of the rights of the respondent or its insurance carrier.

(d) A report from a physician shall be attached to the application to take depositions stating the medical basis upon which the deposition is sought.

(e) A deposition for this purpose may also be taken by consent of all parties, provided there is a report from a physician stating the medical basis upon which the deposition is sought.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:235-3.9

Amended by R.1991 d.466, effective 9/3/1991.
See: 23 N.J.R. 1759(a), 23 N.J.R. 2642(a).
Petitioner's deposition allowed if medical basis provided.
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 12:235-3.7 by R.2009 d.299, effective 10/5/2009.
See: 41 N.J.R. 1935(a), 41 N.J.R. 3807(a).
Former N.J.A.C. 12:235-3.9, Pre-trial conference, recodified to N.J.A.C. 12:235-3.11.