Number: 95-949
Title: Staff Depositions in Congressional Investigations
Authors: Jay R. Shampansky, American Law Division 
Abstract: Depositions in the legislative branch are often taken by committee staff, but Members sometimes are involved in the process. Depositions may be a desirable alternative to a committee hearing, enabling a panel to obtain the information that it needs quickly, confidentially, and without the attendance of Members. However, concerns have been raised that staff depositions may compromise the rights of deponents and restrict the role of the minority in the investigative process.
Pages: 24
Date: Updated December 3, 1999