Karen Fahr - May 9, 2017

Do you need to organize a deposition in Australia and not sure where to start? Luckily, Australia is an easy place to schedule an international deposition. Our latest infographic is a helpful blueprint to guide you through organizing a deposition in Australia.

Takeaway Tips

• Taking U.S. depositions in Australia is permissible and in general, you can depose willing witnesses in Australia without any special formalities or involvement of foreign courts.
• Depositions in Australia can take place at the venue of your choosing, whether that be a hotel room, law office, conference room, or videoconferencing facility.
• Optima Juris has locally-based court reporters for depositions in Australia, that means very low travel costs for you and your client.
• Give yourself a minimum of 4 weeks to plan. The further you plan ahead, the more likely it is that you’ll be able to locate and book the right professionals for your deposition.
• Feel free to visit our website to see our latest blog posts and videos particularly concerning, ‘Administering the Oath’.
• Need to schedule a deposition in a different country? Please visit our YouTube video playlist, ‘International Deposition Tip Series’.

Useful Links

• U.S. State Department – Australia
• U.S. Embassy in Canberra
• Australian Embassy or Consulate in the U.S.

• Agoda Australia hotel search
• Hotels.com Australia hotel search
• Lonely Planet Australia hotel search

• Voltage and plug styles for Australia
• Time & date in Australia
• Holidays in Australia

About Optima Juris

Optima Juris is the only U.S. agency exclusively dedicated to international depositions. We have been helping law offices across the globe find the highest-quality certified court reporters, legal videographers, and interpreters for over 17 years. If you should have any questions about international depositions, please do not hesitate to contact us or fill out a free quote to see how we can make your international deposition a complete success.
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