Before the passage of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and
Discovery Act, or UIDDA, out of state depositions were lengthy, costly, complex, and often impossible. However, since the UIDDA was enacted in 2007, out-of-state
depositions and discoveries have been greatly streamlined.
Thanks to the streamlined process made possible by the
UIDDA, an attorney need only deliver an enforceable subpoena to the
out-of-state court’s clerk, along with the necessary applications and fees. The
out-of-state court will issue its own subpoena. This process is much more
efficient than the old, cumbersome process.
The UIDDA (Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act) makes out-of-state deposition and discovery
cheaper and easier. Colorado is just one of the states adopting UIDDA which eliminates the need to contract local attorneys in another
jurisdiction or filing with other courts. Depositions in other states no longer have to be completed by an attorney. Court reporting companies offer many different options in obtaining affordable out of state depositions. Hansen & Company is a court reporting company in Denver, CO that specializes in out of state depositions.
Because the whole process can be handled by a court clerk,
it’s much more efficient than the old way. There’s no longer any need for
judicial oversight of the discovery process or the issuance of a subpoena,
cutting down on red tape. The UIDDA permits out-of-state discovery governed by the
laws of the second state. In this manner, other states are able to protect
their residents from what they might deem burdensome discoveries. Any motion to
modify or quash a subpoena must also comply with the laws of the out-of-state
jurisdiction.
While not all states have adopted the UIDDA or parts of the
UIDDA, most have, and in today’s society, need for out-of-state depositions is only expected to increase. People today move around more than
ever before, living, working, and accumulating assets and interests in multiple
states.
