Miss. L. Cir. Ct. R. 9

As amended through October 31, 2024
Rule 9 - Videotape Depositions

The videotaping of a deposition in addition to the preparation of the usual written transcript shall be permitted as a matter of course provided the order or stipulation authorizing such deposition contains the following requirements:

(a) The time and place of the taping of the deposition shall be set by notice served in the same manner as for a regular deposition, except it shall state that a videotape deposition is being taken.
(b) The videotape operation technician shall certify as to the correctness and completeness of the videotape.
(c) At the beginning of the deposition the parties and counsel shall be shown in the visual portion of the deposition.
(d) During the deposition the witness shall be recorded in as near to courtroom atmosphere and standards as possible. There will not be any "zoom in" procedures to unduly emphasize any portion of the testimony, but "zoom in" will be allowed for exhibits and charts to make them visible to the jury. The camera shall focus as much as possible on the witness. The attorneys may be shown on introduction, the beginning of examination and during objections.
(e) It shall not be necessary for a witness to view and/or approve the videotape of a deposition.
(f) Any party may purchase a duplicate original or edited tape from the video operator technician at any time.

Miss. L. Cir. Ct. R. 9