What is a deposition transcript?

A deposition transcript is an official record of spoken testimony during a deposition. A deposition is a pre-trial legal proceeding in which attorneys question a witness under oath. During a deposition, a court reporter records every word spoken and creates a transcript. In Arkansas, a deposition takes place in a lawyer’s office or other convenient location, typically arranged by lawyers for the parties involved in the lawsuit. The purpose of a deposition is to allow attorneys to ask questions of a witness in an environment where the answers are given under oath. It is an opportunity for attorneys to gain information from the witness that might be useful at trial. It is also an opportunity for attorneys to test the credibility of the witness and determine if the witness is telling the truth. A deposition transcript serves as an official record of the witnesses’ testimony. The transcript is legally recognized and binding, which means that the testimony a witness gives during a deposition can be used in later proceedings. After a deposition, a deposition transcript is created by a professional court reporter, who transcribes the words spoken and creates a written record. The transcript may be used in court proceedings to challenge a witness’s previous testimony or to refresh a witness’s memory.

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