Local Rule 250.1: DEPOSITIONS
E.D. Cal. — Civil rule
RULE 250.1 (Fed. R. Civ. P. 30)
DEPOSITIONS
(a) Filing of Depositions. Depositions taken orally or by written question, whether duces tecum or not, subpoenas and notices therefor, proofs of service thereof, if any, and related documents shall not be filed unless and until there is a proceeding in which the document or proof of service is at issue. Before or upon the filing of a document making reference to a deposition, counsel shall comply with L.R. 133(j).
(b) Custody and Maintenance of Deposition Transcripts. Counsel noticing a deposition is responsible to obtain the original deposition transcript or audio or video tape record from the deposition reporter, see Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(f), and to retain it under conditions suitable to protect it from loss, destruction or tampering until the earlier of (1) the date it is filed in accordance with L.R. 133(j) and 250.1(a), or (2) one year after the judgment has become final or other final disposition of the action. Before that date, for good cause, any party or intervenor may move the Court for an order prohibiting the destruction of a transcript or record permitted hereunder or otherwise directing the custody and maintenance of the transcript or record.