Taking Testimony

(a) In Open Court. At trial, the witnesses’ testimony must be taken in open court unless these rules, a statute, the Wyoming Rules of Evidence, or other rules adopted by the supreme court of Wyoming provide otherwise. For good cause in compelling circumstances and with appropriate safeguards, the chancery court may permit testimony in open court by contemporaneous transmission from a different location. (b) Affirmation Instead of an Oath. When these rules require an oath, a solemn affirmation suffices. (c) Evidence on a Motion. When a motion relies on facts outside the record, the chancery court may hear the matter on affidavits or may hear it wholly or partly on oral testimony or on depositions. (d) Interpreter. The chancery court may appoint an interpreter of its choos- ing; fix reasonable compensation to be paid from funds provided by law or by one or more parties; and tax the compensation as costs. History: Adopted September 21, 2021, effective De- cember 1, 2021.