Persons Attending Depositions [formerly Local Civil Rule
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
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30.4] A person who is a party in the action may attend the deposition of a party or witness. A witness or potential witness in the action may attend the deposition of a party or witness unless ordered otherwise by the court. For relevant historical context for this local rule, consult the Appendix of Committee Notes. 29 Joint Local Rules, S.D.N.Y. and E.D.N.Y. Effective January 2, 2026