Local Rule RULE 7030–1: Depositions by Oral Examination

RULE 7030–1 Depositions by Oral Examination

(a) Service of a notice of deposition seven (7) days in advance of the date set for taking the deposition shall constitute "reasonable notice" to a party as required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b). Bankruptcy Rule 9006 governs the computation of time under this Rule. The Court may enlarge or shorten the time on application of a party for good cause shown. Nothing in this Rule modifies the provision in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 32(a), prohibiting the use of depositions against certain parties who with due diligence are unable to obtain an attorney to represent them, or against parties with less than fourteen (14) days' notice who file a motion for protective order. Before scheduling a deposition, an attorney or a pro se party shall first attempt to confer with the opposing attorney or pro se party about a mutually convenient date and time; however, if no response is received within three (3) business days, this requirement shall be deemed satisfied.

(b) Discovery disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties should ordinarily be submitted by written motion. However, if a dispute arises during an oral deposition, a party may contact the Courtroom Deputy during the deposition and request a telephonic hearing with the Court.