Local Rule 30.4: Procedures for Recording Depositions

RULE 30.4. Procedures for Recording Depositions.

(a) Beginning. An oral deposition to be electronically or magnetically recorded shall begin by the operator stating on the record:

(1) The operator's name and address;

(2) The name and address of the operator's employer;

(3) The date, time and place of the deposition;

(4) The caption of the case;

(5) The name of the deponent; and

(6) The party on whose behalf the deposition is being taken.

(7) The officer before whom the deposition is taken shall then identify himself or herself and swear the deponent on the record.

(b) Conclusion. At the conclusion of the deposition, the operator shall state on the record that the deposition is concluded. When the length of the deposition requires the use of more than one electronic file or recorded media, the end of each file or recorded media and the beginning of each succeeding file or recorded media shall be announced on the record by the operator.

(c) Timing by Digital Clock. The deposition shall be timed by a digital clock on the record which shall record and show continually each hour, minute and second of the deposition.

(d) Custody. Counsel for the party taking the deposition shall take custody of and be responsible for the safeguarding of the recorded media. The custodian shall permit the viewing of the electronic file or recorded media, and shall provide a copy of such upon the request and at the cost of a party.