Local Rule Rule 2004-1: Depositions & Examinations.
Bankr. D. Or. — General rule
Rule 2004-1. Depositions & Examinations.
(a) General. LBR 7030-1(b)–(e) apply. The clerk will not provide or store an electronic recording of an FRBP 2004 examination. No transcript of FRBP 2004 testimony or a deposition may be filed, although relevant parts of a transcript may be offered in evidence.
(b) Setting Procedure.
(1) Required Conference. Before giving notice of a deposition or requesting an order for an FRBP 2004 examination, the party giving notice of the deposition or requesting the examination must confer, or make a good-faith attempt to confer, with the adverse party to set a mutually agreeable date.
(2) Motion. A motion for an FRBP 2004 examination must include a certification either:
(A) Stating the party presenting the order has conferred with the adverse party and obtained agreement on the date for the examination.
(B) Describing the steps taken in a good-faith attempt to confer with the adverse party about a mutually agreeable date.
(3) Minimum Notice. Except for good cause shown, or unless the parties otherwise agree, FRBP 2004 examinations or depositions must be set no less than 14 days after the motion is filed.