A deposition is testimony taken under oath before trial and has been preserved [in writing] [by video]. This testimony is entitled to the same consideration as any other testimony at this trial.
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This instruction should be given when a deposition is first admitted into evidence and may be repeated at the close of the case as provided in this chapter. The bracketed material will be used as required in each case.
At the time the deposition is offered, it may be appropriate for the court to explain the reason for the use of the deposition testimony.
[As amended, effective January 1, 1987; March 1, 2005.]
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