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4. After the opponent has asked his or her questions, state that the deposition is ended.

The deponent or party must reserve the right to read and sign the transcript before the deposition is completed.

The witness should then sign the transcript of his deposition and should initial in the margin each correction made at his request.

Rule 1.310(e) provides that a witness must be provided a copy of and read the transcript of his/her deposition. Id. The parties and the witness can mutually agree to waive the transcript review and examination, but if they do not then review and examination must occur.

If the deponent does not sign the transcript within 30 days, the court reporter will merely state on the record that signature was “waived.” The deposition may then be used as if it were signed.

In today's age, however, it is common practice to waive that formal reading and instead just go over your charges with your attorney. Your attorney will likely “waive formal arraignment”, which is defined as letting the judge know that they do not have to read the formal charges against a defendant.

Procedurally, there is nothing magic that you need to do at the end of the deposition except to say, "I'm done for now." The other lawyers who are present then get to ask questions until everyone is finished; if another lawyer asks questions, you can follow up yourself.

Your attorney will likely “waive formal arraignment”, which is defined as letting the judge know that they do not have to read the formal charges against a defendant. Trust me, no judge wants to read a full indictment aloud in court! Waiving formal arraignment helps you get started on the correct foot.

4. After the opponent has asked his or her questions, state that the deposition is ended.

The deponent or party must reserve the right to read and sign the transcript before the deposition is completed.

The witness should then sign the transcript of his deposition and should initial in the margin each correction made at his request.

Rule 1.310(e) provides that a witness must be provided a copy of and read the transcript of his/her deposition. Id. The parties and the witness can mutually agree to waive the transcript review and examination, but if they do not then review and examination must occur.

If the deponent does not sign the transcript within 30 days, the court reporter will merely state on the record that signature was “waived.” The deposition may then be used as if it were signed.

In today's age, however, it is common practice to waive that formal reading and instead just go over your charges with your attorney. Your attorney will likely “waive formal arraignment”, which is defined as letting the judge know that they do not have to read the formal charges against a defendant.

Procedurally, there is nothing magic that you need to do at the end of the deposition except to say, "I'm done for now." The other lawyers who are present then get to ask questions until everyone is finished; if another lawyer asks questions, you can follow up yourself.

Your attorney will likely “waive formal arraignment”, which is defined as letting the judge know that they do not have to read the formal charges against a defendant. Trust me, no judge wants to read a full indictment aloud in court! Waiving formal arraignment helps you get started on the correct foot.