Ohio Notary Practice Exam

In taking depositions, does a notary have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and punish them for refusing to testify?

1. True

2. False

3. Only on Tuesdays

4. With permission from the president

The correct answer is: True

A notary does have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and punish them for refusing to testify during a deposition. This is because a notary is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations and to take sworn testimony under penalty of perjury. Therefore, the other options (B, C, and D) are incorrect because they do not directly address the role of a notary in a deposition. Option B is incorrect because it implies that a notary does not have any power or authority in a deposition. Option C is incorrect because it limits the notary's power to only one day of the week, which is not true. Option D is incorrect because it suggests that the notary needs permission from someone else, such as the president, to have this power, when in reality, a notary is granted this power through their official duties.