Sworn Testimony Deposition Testimony Is sworn testimony Is sworn testimony Is less formal than a trial Is less formal than a trial Is always recorded & may be video taped Is always recorded & may be video taped Is for the discovery and affirmation of facts and opinions Is for the discovery and affirmation of facts and opinions Trial Testimony Is sworn testimony Is more formal than a deposition Is always recorded & usually given before a jury Is about the education and persuasion of the jury