Ozturk v. Ozturk

Filing 23

ORDER signed by Judge Garland E. Burrell, Jr on 9/10/2010 addressing Turkish Interpreter/Translator and Remote Testimony issues. (Marciel, M)

Ozturk v. Ozturk

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 A status conference was scheduled to commence at 9:00 a.m. on September 13, 2010, at the parties' request. (Status Order 3:20-26, ECF No. 16.) The Order scheduling the status conference required the parties to file a joint status report no later than seven days prior to the status conference addressing whether the status conference is necessary, and if so, the issues the parties seek to have addressed. Id. Since the parties did not timely file a joint status report, the status conference was vacated. (Minute Order, ECF No. 20.) The parties subsequently filed an untimely Second Joint v. ZYNEP BANU OZTURK, Respondent. ________________________________ MURAT OZTURK, Petitioner, ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 2:10-cv-01532-GEB-EFB ORDER IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Pretrial Conference Statement ("JPS") on September 8, 2010, asking for "preliminary ruling[s]" on a number of issues. A. Turkish Interpreter/Translator The parties state in the JPS that they "have investigated the availability of Turkish interpreters in Northern California." The three potential interpreters are "registered," but not "certified." (JPS 2:3-

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6.) "The parties request a preliminary ruling from the court regarding the court's acceptance of . . . [a] `registered interpreter.'" Id. at 2:10-12. The use of interpreters in a civil case is governed by Federal Rule of Evidence of ("FRE") a 604. Should either party object raise to the

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interpreter,

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objections in a motion in limine. Similarly, if a party objects to a written translation of a Turkish document, they shall timely file an objection to the exhibit(s). B. Remote Testimony Each party seeks permission for "witnesses to testify

remotely" under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure ("FRCP") 43(a). (JPS 3:10-11.) The parties previously discussed this issue during the August 9, 2010 status conference and indicated they would investigate what technology was available in Turkey to permit audio-visual testimony, and would use audio if audio-visual testimony could not be arranged. In light of what was discussed and indicated, it is unclear what ruling is requested and why a proposed order containing that ruling was not filed. Each party has the obligation to make the necessary arrangements for the remote testimony of his or her witness appearing through a remote medium, and to satisfy any standard applicable to remote appearance. The parties also indicate that the judge should ensure a remote appearance medium is effective prior to trial by arranging a rehearsal on the effectiveness of that medium. The party desiring a

"rehearsal . . . so that [a remote] connection can be tested" with the Court's Telecom Systems Administrator is responsible for making

necessary arrangements with Andre Carrier, or any other court personnel involved. 2

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Further, the parties are notified that regardless of the type of remote testimony permitted, the oath will be administered by the

courtroom deputy. Dated: September 10, 2010

GARLAND E. BURRELL, JR. United States District Judge

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