RULE 7030-1    DEPOSITIONS

(a)        Notice of Deposition.  Counsel shall confer in good faith regarding scheduling of depositions before serving notice of deposition.  Service of notice of deposition in accordance with Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7030 shall be made at least ten days before the scheduled deposition.  The time for serving notice may be shortened by agreement of all parties or by court order.

(b)       Non-appearance at Deposition.  Failure of a deponent to appear at the time and place designated may be regarded as a willful failure to appear pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7037 or as contemptible conduct pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9016 unless a motion for protective order and a notice of non-appearance are served at least three days before the scheduled deposition.  The court may impose sanctions if it finds that the motion is frivolous or put forth for dilatory purposes.

(c)        Deposition Fees.  A court reporter must certify in a deposition transcript the reporter's fees for the deposition.

(d)       Depositions Not Filed.  Unless the court orders otherwise, deposition transcripts and certificates of completion of depositions shall not be filed.