KRS 387.820: Taking testimony in another state.

(1) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may

be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered

by deposition or other means allowable in this state for testimony taken in another

state. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a witness be

taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon

which the testimony is to be taken.

(2) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, a court in this state may permit a witness

located in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone or audiovisual or

other electronic means. A court of this state shall cooperate with the court of the

other state in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.

(3) Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of this state by

technological means that do not produce an original writing shall not be excluded

from evidence on an objection based on the best evidence rule.