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Rule 80 - Stenographic or Digitally Recorded Transcript as Evidence

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 80

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Rule 80 - Stenographic or Digitally Recorded Transcript as Evidence

If digitally recorded or stenographically reported testimony at a hearing or trial is admissible in evidence at a later trial, the testimony may be proved by a transcript certified in accordance with Rule 201(c).

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 80

COMMENT TO 2017 AMENDMENTS

This rule is similar to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 80, as amended in 2007, except that the Superior Court rule includes digitally recorded testimony as well as a reference to Rule 201.

COMMENT

Identical to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 80, except for substitution of the word "vacant" in sections (a) and (b) in place of the titles and abrogation dates of those sections.