Local Rule 30.1: Video Depositions
D. Neb. — Civil rule
30.1 Video Depositions.
Video depositions are authorized without a prior motion and order.
(a) Notice.
The deposition notice must state that the deposition will be recorded by video.
(b) Identification of Camera Operator.
At the deposition, the camera operator must be identified. An employee of the attorney who noticed the deposition may operate the camera.
(c) Swearing of Witness.
The witness must be sworn on camera.
(d) Camera Operation.
The camera must be directed at the witness at all times, showing a head and shoulders view. Close-up views of exhibits are allowed as requested by the questioning attorney.
(e) Voluntary Resolution of Objections.
Before trial, a party seeking to use the deposition at trial must initiate the voluntary resolution of objections made at the deposition.
(f) Unresolved Objections.
The party seeking to use the deposition at trial must submit any unresolved objections to the court in a motion in limine after the deposition, but no later than 7 days before trial or, alternatively, the date set by the pretrial order. A transcript of the video must accompany the motion.