§ 33-15.2-106. Taking testimony in another state.
(a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of witnesses who are 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.
(b) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, 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 courts of other states in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.
(c) 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 means of transmission.
History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
Section 33-15.2-101. - Short title.
Section 33-15.2-102. - Definitions.
Section 33-15.2-103. - International application of chapter.
Section 33-15.2-104. - Communication between courts.
Section 33-15.2-105. - Cooperation between courts.
Section 33-15.2-106. - Taking testimony in another state.
Section 33-15.2-201. - Significant connection factors.
Section 33-15.2-202. - Exclusive basis.
Section 33-15.2-203. - Initial jurisdiction.
Section 33-15.2-204. - Special cases.
Section 33-15.2-205. - Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.
Section 33-15.2-206. - Declining jurisdiction if another court is a more appropriate forum.
Section 33-15.2-207. - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.
Section 33-15.2-208. - Notice of proceeding.
Section 33-15.2-209. - Proceedings in more than one state.
Section 33-15.2-301. - Petition to transfer jurisdiction to another state.
Section 33-15.2-302. - Petition to accept proceeding transferred from another state.
Section 33-15.2-401. - Registration of guardianship orders.
Section 33-15.2-402. - Registration of protective orders.
Section 33-15.2-403. - Effect of registration.
Section 33-15.2-501. - Uniformity of application and construction.
Section 33-15.2-502. - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.