Do you need a court reporter for a deposition or an arbitration?
Before you schedule a court reporter in Canada, learn more about the rules and regulations regarding U.S. depositions in Canada.
1
Are there any restrictions on holding a U.S. depo in Canada?
No
Taking U.S. depositions in Canada is permissible and in general, you can depose willing witnesses in Canada without any special formalities or involvement of foreign courts.
2
Can depos in Canada take place at any venue (hotel, conference room, etc.)?
Yes
Depositions in Canada can take place at the venue of your choosing, whether that be a hotel, law firm office, conference room, or videoconferencing facility.
3
Does a U.S. passport holder need a visa to enter Canada?
No
U.S. passport holders may enter Canada for up to 180 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa.
4
Are there court reporters in Canada for U.S. depositions?
Yes
Optima Juris has local court reporters throughout Canada, which means little to no travel costs for you.
5
Can Optima Juris help me set up my depo?
Yes
We will take care of all the tricky logistics so you don’t have to stress about the details.
Expert international court reporting services in Canada
Optima Juris has everything you need for a successful deposition or arbitration in Canada. We work with elite court reporters and legal professionals to make sure your deposition or arbitration is in the right hands.
In-Person Court Reporters
Our trusted court reporters have extensive international experience, along with the know-how to get the job done with the highest-quality results.
Virtual/Hybrid Depositions
Leave the virtual or hybrid deposition prep to us. We will handle everything from setup to live event monitoring, and even finding the right court reporting services for you.
Arbitrations Stenographers
We offer the services of highly skilled and certified court reporters who specialize in covering arbitrations. Our reporters are available for both in-person and remote coverage.
Legal Videographers
Legal videographers are trained according to the U.S. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This ensures that your video record is consistent with your jurisdiction's requirements.
On-Demand Interpreters
Our legal interpreters bridge the communication gap and keep your proceedings running smoothly
Our experts have created a complimentary guide every lawyer, paralegal and court reporting agency should read. The International Depo Guide for Canada is a 6-page PDF that covers frequently asked questions, tips on how to swear in a witness abroad, best options for deposing a witness remotely, a user-friendly checklist, and travel tips.
Options for attending your deposition or arbitration in person or remotely
Thanks to better Internet connectivity worldwide, many new options have arisen for conducting a deposition or arbitration anywhere in the world. Below is a reference guide of the different options for your deposition or arbitration in Canada
Attending in Person
Attorneys, court reporter, videographer, and interpreter physically present with the witness.*
Advantages:
Typically this an ideal
scenario to get the clearest record and you are less likely to encounter technical issues.
Disadvantages:
Travel costs can add up quickly.
Remote - Court Reporter WITH the witness
Attorneys participate remotely. Court reporter, videographer, and interpreter physically present with the witness.*
Advantages:
Having the court reporter present with the witness is ideal for the clearest record. You can save on travel costs by having the attorneys participate remotely.
Disadvantages:
Some travel costs may incur for the court reporter, although our goal is always to find the closest court reporter to your witness.
Remote - Court Reporter NOT WITH the witness
Attorneys, witness, and court reporter participate remotely from different locations.*
Advantages:
Cost-effective solution that allows everyone to participate remotely without needing to travel. Our court reporters are trained in remote depositions and know how to get the clearest record.
Disadvantages:
Remote connections can be prone to pauses, interruptions, and/or connection lost due to network issues.
*For the best and clearest record we always recommend that the court reporter, videographer and interpreter be physically present with the witness.
As CEO of Optima Juris, I guarantee that you will be getting the highest quality deposition services abroad. We stand by our services 100% and most importantly, we take away the anxiety of scheduling an international depo.
At Optima Juris we are committed to providing you with the very best deposition services abroad without the stress or hassle. We guarantee that your court reporter and deposition team will show up on-time, where instructed, and that the results (transcript, video, interpretation, etc.) will be at the same level you would expect when conducting a deposition in your home town in the States. If that’s not the case, we’ll refund you fully for the defective service, no questions asked. This guarantee is subject to limitations, exclusions, and conditions as outlined in our terms & conditions.
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