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.
