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.
Effective December 1, 2025 Nebraska Civil Rules
(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.
