{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"2034.420","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 2034.420","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS [1855. - 2107.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 4. CIVIL DISCOVERY ACT [2016.010. - 2036.050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4/title-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 18. Simultaneous Exchange of Expert Witness Information [2034.010. - 2034.730.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4/title-4/chapter-18"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Deposition of Expert Witness [2034.410. - 2034.470.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4/title-4/chapter-18/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 303, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2009.","effective":"2009-01-01","html":"<p>The deposition of any expert described in subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/ccp/2034.210\">2034.210</a> shall be taken at a place that is within 75 miles of the courthouse where the action is pending. On motion for a protective order by the party designating an expert witness, and on a showing of exceptional hardship, the court may order that the deposition be taken at a more distant place from the courthouse.</p>","text":"The deposition of any expert described in subdivision (b) of Section 2034.210 shall be taken at a place that is within 75 miles of the courthouse where the action is pending. On motion for a protective order by the party designating an expert witness, and on a showing of exceptional hardship, the court may order that the deposition be taken at a more distant place from the courthouse.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/deposition-of-expert-witness-2034-420","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}