{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "3108", "citation": "CPLR § 3108", "heading": "Written questions; when permitted", "text": ["Rule 3108. Written questions; when permitted. A deposition may be taken on written questions when the examining party and the deponent so stipulate or when the testimony is to be taken without the state. A commission or letters rogatory may be issued where necessary or convenient for the taking of a deposition outside of the state."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/3108", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A deposition may use **written questions** when the examining party and witness agree, or when the testimony will be taken outside New York. When useful or necessary for an out-of-state deposition, a **commission or letters rogatory** may be issued. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/3108", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}