22 CFR 92.53
§ 92.53 “Commission to take depositions” defined.
United States · 22 CFR — Foreign Relations · Status: effective
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- 22 CFR 92.53, § 92.53 “Commission to take depositions” defined, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/93155
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A commission to take depositions is a written authority issued by a court of justice, or by a quasi-judicial body, or a body acting in such capacity, giving power to take the testimony of witnesses who cannot appear personally to be examined in the court or before the body issuing the commission. In Federal practice, a commission to take depositions is issued only when necessary or convenient, on application and notice. The commission indicates the action or hearing in which the depositions are intended to be used, and the person or persons required to take the depositions, usually by name or descriptive title (see § 92.55 for manner of designating notarizing officers). Normally a commission is accompanied by detailed instructions for its execution.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.