§391 — Title 2 The Congress | U.S. Code

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The official who takes a deposition must say the witness was sworn and that the record is correct. They must seal the deposition and any papers in an envelope labeled with the contested election case and “Deposition of [name]” and file it with the Clerk within thirty days. The official must tell the parties after filing. Anyone can get a copy by paying reasonable charges not more than the local U.S. district court allows.

Title 2, §391

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(a)The officer before whom any deposition is taken shall certify thereon that the witness was duly sworn by him and that the deposition is a true record of the testimony given by the witness. He shall then securely seal the deposition, together with any papers produced by the witness and the notice of deposition or stipulation, if the deposition was taken without notice, in an envelope endorsed with the title of the contested election case and marked “Deposition of (here insert name of witness)” and shall within thirty days after completion of the witness’ testimony, file it with the Clerk.

(b)After filing the deposition, the officer shall promptly notify the parties of its filing.

(c)Upon payment of reasonable charges therefor, not to exceed the charges allowed in the district court of the United States for the district wherein the place of examination is located, the officer shall furnish a copy of deposition to any party or the deponent.

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Section applicable with respect to any general or special election for Representative in, or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress of the United States occurring after Dec. 5, 1969, see section 19 of Pub. L. 91–138, set out as a note under section 381 of this title.

§391 Certification and Filing of Depositions

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Title 2, §391

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