FEDERAL RULES OF CIVILPROCEDURE
VI. Trials
Rule 43 Taking ofTestimony
(a) Form. In every trial,the testimony of witnesses shall be taken in open court, unless afederal law, these rules, the Federal Rules of Evidence, or otherrules adopted by the Supreme Court provide otherwise. The courtmay, for good cause shown in compelling circ*mstances and uponappropriate safeguards, permit presentation of testimony in opencourt by contemporaneous transmission from a different location.
(b) [Abrogated]
(c) [Abrogated]
(d) Affirmation in Lieu ofOath. Whenever under these rules an oath is required to betaken, a solemn affirmation may be accepted in lieu thereof.
(e) Evidence on Motions.When a motion is based on facts not appearing of record the courtmay hear the matter on affidavits presented by the respectiveparties, but the court may direct that the matter be heard whollyor partly on oral testimony or deposition.
(f) Interpreters. The courtmay appoint an interpreter of its own selection and may fix theinterpreter's reasonable compensation. The compensation shall bepaid out of funds provided by law or by one or more of theparties as the court may direct, and may be taxed ultimately ascosts, in the discretion of the court.
[As amended Feb. 28, 1966, eff.July 1, 1966; Nov. 20, 1972, and Dec. 18, 1972, eff. July 1,1975; Mar. 2, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987; April 23, 1996, eff. Dec.1, 1996.]
