How to bates-stamp deposition transcript pages for discovery
- Step 1Confirm the continuing Bates number — Check the last Bates number from your previous production batch.
- Step 2Upload the transcript PDF — Drop the deposition transcript into the Bates tool.
- Step 3Enter prefix and continuing start number — Set the production prefix and the next sequential number.
- Step 4Download the stamped transcript — Save and include in the discovery production.
Frequently asked questions
Should exhibit pages within the deposition transcript carry the same Bates sequence?+
Yes — deposition exhibits are typically stamped with the same production sequence as the transcript pages for continuity.
What if the court reporter's transcript already has line and page numbers?+
Bates stamps are added in addition to line and page numbers. They occupy different positions — Bates at the bottom right, reporter numbering elsewhere.
Can I apply Bates numbers to a scanned transcript?+
Yes — Bates numbers are stamped on the page regardless of whether it is text-based or a scanned image.
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