RULE 7030-1    Depositions in Adversary Proceedings and Contested Matters.

(a) 	Notices of Deposition. Counsel shall confer about the scheduling of depositions before serving deposition notices. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court, notices of deposition shall be served at least ten days before the scheduled deposition.

(b) 	Non-appearance. Failure of a deponent to appear at the time and place designated may result in sanctions pursuant to BR 7037 or 9016, unless a motion for protective order and a notice of non-appearance are served at least three days before the scheduled deposition. Frivolous motions or motions filed for dilatory purposes may also result in sanctions.

(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.