Subpoena Deposition Medical Concerns
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You can request a deposition in georgia or via video due to medical issues. Obtain medical documentation and contact the issuing attorney. If denied, file a motion in new york court. In civil cases, you can plead the fifth if a question might incriminate you criminally, but it may lead to negative inferences. Consult an attorney for personalized advice.Full Conversation
I am 78 years old. I am in Georgia. Received a witness civil case subpoena from New York. Can I request the deposition be done in Georgia or by video if I have medical problems making travel risky?
Yes, you can request accommodations like having the deposition conducted in Georgia or via video conference due to medical issues. Here's what you can do:
- Obtain documentation from your doctor explaining your medical condition and travel risks.
- Contact the attorney who issued the subpoena to request a remote or local deposition.
- If they deny, file a motion with the court in New York to modify the subpoena, explaining your medical hardship.
You may want to consult a local attorney for help filing the motion if needed.
WHo is a local attorney in Brooklyn NY that can help me file the motion?
I can’t provide specific attorney names, but I recommend contacting the Brooklyn Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service for help finding an attorney experienced in civil litigation.
Brooklyn Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.brooklynbar.org
They can connect you with a qualified attorney to assist with your motion. If a question might self incriminate in the vicil case can I plead the 5th?
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In a civil case, you can invoke the Fifth Amendment if answering a question might incriminate you in a criminal matter. However, this can have consequences, such as the court drawing negative inferences. It's best to consult an attorney to assess your specific situation.
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