Dealing with Objections During Depositions

(a) Attempt to Resolve Dispute. Before contacting the court for a ruling on an objection during a deposition, all parties must confer in good faith or attempt to confer in an effort to resolve the matter without court action. (b) Raising Objections with the Court. A party may recess a deposition to submit an objection by phone to a judge if: (1) (2) a judge is available and willing to address the objection; and the objection: (A) (B) could cause the deposition to be adjourned; and can be resolved without submitting written materials to the court.

Local Rules |Northern District of Indiana Page | 35 Civil Rule 40-1