§ 3-8-106 — Taking testimony in another state

Wyoming § 3-8-106

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 03: Guardian and Ward
• Ch. 8: UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE
• Art. 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a) 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.
(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 the
court of the other state 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 best evidence rule.