ICN full-motion video is the ideal tool for distance learning connecting Iowans at multiple sites for classes, virtual field trips, meetings, and training. Every student in the state can have equal access to classes through other high schools and colleges with ICN’s full-motion, broadcast quality video. Movement is smooth, dialogue is possible via microphone, and the network’s state- of-the-art technology allows real time interaction between two or more sites.
Use of Iowa Communications Network for Depositions
Attorneys have been using the ICN to take depositions for a number of years for criminal court cases. These depositions are scheduled by the officers of the court. Recently, ICN was asked to clarify the authority for attorneys involved in civil suits to schedule and use the Network to take depositions.
The Judicial Branch is an authorized user of the ICN. As such, the following persons have access to all ICN services: State and federal judges, judiciary employees, administrative law judges, associate judges, magistrates, referees, mediators, and participants. The use must be consistent with the written mission of the authorized user allowing access to the network at its site. Since the collection of information via depositions is part of the civil court process, using the ICN for that purpose is appropriate.
Because payment for the deposition process in civil cases may be the responsibility of the plaintiff, the procedure for scheduling a deposition over the ICN is slightly different from the process used by other authorized users.
Listed below are links to documents that need to be completed for non-Judicial Branch sessions scheduled for taking a deposition. Please refer to the instructions on completing the necessary documents.
To schedule a session, or for additional information regarding the forms, please e-mail icn.video@iowa.gov or call 877-426-4692 for assistance.
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