§ 15-14.5-106 — Taking testimony in another state

Colorado § 15-14.5-106

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 15: Probate,
• Art.: Uniform Adult Guardianship and

Text

(1) In a guardianship or
protective proceeding, 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.

(2) 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
the court of the other state in designating an appropriate location for the deposition
or testimony.

(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.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 789, � 1, effective May 14.