Caption Legal® - Notary Certified Transcript Services

 **Rule 30(b)(4)**

- This rule allows depositions to be taken by remote means, such as video conferencing, provided that the parties involved stipulate to it or the court orders it. 

- For notary certified transcripts created with AI software and monitored by notaries, Rule 30(b)(4) supports the use of remote depositions. This means that the deposition can be recorded via video conferencing tools, and the audio from these recordings can then be transcribed using AI software. The notary public oversees this process to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the remote deposition, verifying the identities of participants and administering oaths remotely.

**Rule 30(f)**

- This rule outlines the certification requirements for the officer taking the deposition. It specifies that the officer, who can be a notary public, must certify that the deposition was accurately recorded and transcribed.

- For AI-generated transcripts monitored by notaries, Rule 30(f) is crucial as it mandates the certification of the deposition transcript by the notary public. After the AI software transcribes the deposition, the notary public reviews the transcript to ensure its accuracy and fidelity to the recorded testimony. The notary then certifies the transcript by adding a notary seal and a certification statement, affirming that the document is a true and accurate representation of the original recorded testimony. This certification is essential for the transcript to be admissible in court and to meet legal evidentiary standards.

 **E-SIGN Act**

- The E-SIGN Act grants legal recognition to electronic signatures and records, making them valid and enforceable like their paper counterparts.

- For notary certified transcripts created with AI software, the E-SIGN Act supports the use of electronic notarizations. Notaries can electronically sign and seal the transcripts, ensuring that these digital documents are legally recognized and valid. This is particularly relevant for remote notarizations and the electronic handling of deposition transcripts.

 **UETA**

- The UETA provides a legal framework for electronic transactions, ensuring that electronic records and signatures are legally binding.

- UETA supports the legal validity of electronically notarized transcripts. When AI software generates a transcript and a notary public electronically certifies it, UETA ensures that the electronic record is legally binding, just as a traditional paper transcript would be.

 Rule 901 - Requirement of Authentication or Identification

- This rule requires that evidence must be authenticated before it can be admitted in court. This involves showing that the item is what the proponent claims it is.

- For AI-generated transcripts monitored by notaries, Rule 901 ensures that the transcripts are authenticated. The notary public's certification, which includes a notary seal and a certification statement, serves as a method of authentication, demonstrating that the transcript is a true and accurate representation of the recorded testimony.

Rule 1001 - Definitions That Apply to This Article

- This rule defines terms related to writings, recordings, and photographs, including how they are produced and stored.

- For AI-generated transcripts, Rule 1001's definitions help establish the standards for what constitutes an accurate recording and transcription. The rule supports the use of digital and electronic formats for deposition transcripts, provided they are properly certified by a notary.

Rule 1002 - Requirement of the Original

- This rule, also known as the "best evidence rule," requires the original recording or an accurate copy to prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph.

- For notary certified transcripts, this rule emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the transcript accurately reflects the original recording. The notary's role in verifying and certifying the transcript ensures compliance with this rule, making the transcript admissible as evidence.

- Establishes the legal framework for federal notarization standards, including the roles and responsibilities of notaries in federal proceedings. It ensures that notarizations performed under federal law meet uniform standards of practice.

• The Federal Notarization Act supports the use of notaries to certify transcripts of federal depositions. Notaries must comply with the act’s requirements for verifying identity, administering oaths, and certifying the accuracy of transcripts, ensuring that the transcripts are legally valid and admissible in federal court.