SECTIONS 2020.310 - California Statutes

CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

SECTION 2020.310

2020.310. The following rules apply to a deposition subpoena that
commands only the attendance and the testimony of the deponent:
(a) The subpoena shall specify the time when and the place where
the deponent is commanded to attend the deposition.
(b) The subpoena shall set forth a summary of all of the
following:
(1) The nature of a deposition.
(2) The rights and duties of the deponent.
(3) The penalties for disobedience of a deposition subpoena, as
described in Section 2020.240.
(c) If the deposition will be recorded using audio or video
technology by, or at the direction of, the noticing party under
Section 2025.340, the subpoena shall state that it will be recorded
in that manner.
(d) If the deposition testimony will be conducted using instant
visual display, the subpoena shall state that it will be conducted in
that manner.
(e) If the deponent is an organization, the subpoena shall
describe with reasonable particularity the matters on which
examination is requested. The subpoena shall also advise the
organization of its duty to make the designation of employees or
agents who will attend the deposition, as described in Section
2025.230.