Posted by Notarysigner on 5/12/10 2:19pm
Msg #336073

Question for someone who knows the answer pls

I got a request to operate the camcorder at a deposition. Has anyone ever did this?

Reply by Notarysigner on 5/12/10 2:42pm
Msg #336078

Okay got my answer... n/m

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 5/12/10 2:54pm
Msg #336079

Are you implying that some notroters have a tendancy to answer posted questions,
even if they have NO IDEA as to the correct answer??

Reply by Notarysigner on 5/12/10 2:59pm
Msg #336080

Aaaaaahhhh Yeaaaaa. Honestly this was serious, I had to call the guy right back. This SOS tel line had me in a call tree so I contacted my NotRot family.

Long Story short, $250 hour for 3 hours. No notarization!

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 5/12/10 3:15pm
Msg #336086

Are you being asked to swear the person in prior to the deposition?

Reply by Notarysigner on 5/12/10 3:22pm
Msg #336088

No. That was my initial concern. When I called back my questions were , "What exactly would I be doing"? Answer, Just operating a camcorder in a law office. "Why me"? Needed a reputable dis-interested person. The suggested was, mobile notary. "No oaths or notarization"? No.

Reply by LKT/CA on 5/12/10 5:41pm
Msg #336121

<<<"Why me"? Needed a reputable dis-interested person. The suggested was, mobile notary. ">>>

Exactly ! I've been hired on several occassions for no other reason than I'm a "reputable" dis-interested person - no notarizations. Yes, as Marian said, SWEET GIG!!

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 5/12/10 3:34pm
Msg #336091

Sweet gig! n/m

Reply by Notarysigner on 5/12/10 3:39pm
Msg #336093

Re: Sweet gig!

New revenue string....notaries for depositions, dis-interested party to operate video equipment for Law offices. Mobile notary!

Reply by MW/VA on 5/12/10 6:53pm
Msg #336133

Yes, sweet gig! Nice money & a chance to do something

different. Very cool.

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 5/12/10 10:55pm
Msg #336186

I want that job! n/m

Reply by Ernest__CT on 5/12/10 9:08pm
Msg #336149

Video depositions: Fair warning

As a former employee of a court reporting firm, I need to warn my fellow Notaries Public. Yes, we are disinterested parties. Yes, we can swear in witnesses. We can also act as couriers. We can notarize the signature on the affidavit that says the videotape was sealed. And on, and on, and on. Just be aware that we MAY be called into court to give testimony about what we did. Ever been to court to give testimony?r It can take days.

Just consider the possibility of having to appear in court when you take the job.

Reply by Notarysigner on 5/12/10 10:35pm
Msg #336172

Re: Video depositions: Fair warning

Thanks...Just F Y I I am quite familiar with courts. Been the foreman on five jury trials, one lasted three weeks, I've represented myself in Superior court in a civil suit ( I lost that one) that lasted three days but I held my own. Just recently won a small claims against a SS suing me and participated in depositions in various capacities. I can handle it.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 5/12/10 10:37pm
Msg #336173

Re: Video depositions: Fair warning

Also, James probably knows this - but for any other CA lurkers - we need to be careful to not use our "Notary Public" title for other things that do not involve the actual notarization of signatures.

Reply by Robert/FL on 5/12/10 10:41pm
Msg #336178

Re: Video depositions: Fair warning

In Florida the only thing a notary can do at a depo is swear in the witness. Some states allow the notary to actually take the transcript of the testimony, but it's not an authorized duty in Florida. However, most if not all of court reporters are also notaries, so it is one person swearing in the witness and then taking the transcript. This requires the Court Reporter to make two certificates at the end of the transcript - one certifying that the deponent was sworn, and the other certifying that the transcript is true and correct, etc. Unfortunately many notaries combine these into one and apply their seal, which is technically improper procedure, although it happens a lot.

Reply by Ernest__CT on 5/13/10 12:18am
Msg #336199

Court (and other) stenographers

Many of the court reporters who worked for the same firm that I did were also Notaries Public. Each had to follow the laws of the state in which the specific deposition was taking place.

Unfortunately, many people who hold a Notary Commission are not careful about keeping their Notary duties and other duties seperate. For example, a stenographer (or translator) could not notarize their own signature, but I've seen it done....