Local Rule D.C.COLO.LCivR 30.3: SANCTIONS FOR ABUSIVE DEPOSITION CONDUCT
D. Colo. — Civil rule
D.C.COLO.LCivR 30.3 SANCTIONS FOR ABUSIVE DEPOSITION CONDUCT
(a) Prohibited Conduct. In addition to the conduct prohibited by Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(d)(3)(A), the following practices constitute abusive deposition conduct and are prohibited:
(1) making an objection or a statement that has the effect of coaching the deponent or suggesting an answer; and
(2) interrupting examination by counsel except to determine whether to assert a privilege.
(b) Appointment of Master. A judicial officer may appoint a master under Fed. R. Civ. P. 53 to regulate deposition proceedings.
(c) Location of Deposition. A judicial officer may order that a deposition be taken at a specific location.
(d) Expenses, Costs, and Fees. When a judicial officer determines that a party or counsel unreasonably has interrupted, delayed, or prolonged a deposition, whether by excessive questioning, objecting, or other conduct, that party or its counsel, or both, may be ordered to pay each other party's expenses, including without limitation, reasonably necessary travel, lodging, reporter's fees, attorney fees, and videotaping expenses, for that portion of the deposition determined to be excessive. In addition, that party or its counsel, or both, may be required to pay all such costs and expenses for any additional depositions or hearings made necessary by its misconduct.