Wisconsin § 53.06 - Taking testimony in another state.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 53.06 — Taking testimony in another state., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.06. Taking testimony in another state.
53.06(1) (1) In a guardianship of the person proceeding or proceeding for the appointment of a guardian of the estate, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this state for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a witness be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is to be taken. 53.06(2) (2) In a guardianship of the person proceeding or proceeding for the appointment of a guardian of the estate, a court in this state may permit a witness located in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone or audiovisual or other electronic means. A court of this state shall cooperate with the court of the other state in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony. 53.06(3) (3) Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of this state by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the best evidence rule. 53.06 History History: 2017 a. 187 . subch. II of ch. 53 SUBCHAPTER II JURISDICTION
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 53.06
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 53.06 cover?
Section 53.06 ("Taking testimony in another state.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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