LR 34-1. PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS. [Repealed effective December 1, 2000. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 34.] LR 36-1. REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS. [Repealed effective December 1, 2000. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 36.] LR 38-1. JURY DEMAND. When a jury trial is demanded in a pleading, the words “JURY DEMAND” shall be typed or printed in capital letters on the first page immediately below the name of the pleading. LR 41-1. DISMISSAL FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION. All civil actions that have been pending in this court for more than nine (9) months without any proceeding of record having been taken may, after notice, be dismissed for want of prosecution on motion of counsel or by the court. LR 43-1. INTERPRETERS/TAKING OF TESTIMONY. A party who anticipates needing the services of an interpreter shall make arrangements therefor, at that party’s expense, and file a written notice not later than eleven (11) days prior to the proceeding in which the interpreter’s services will be used. The notice shall include the name and credentials of the interpreter, the name of the witness or witnesses requiring such service, and the reason the service is needed. LR 48-1. CONTACT WITH JURORS PROHIBITED. Unless otherwise permitted by the court, no party, attorney or other interested person shall communicate with or contact any juror until the jury concludes its deliberations and is discharged. LR 54-1. BILL OF COSTS. (a) See 28 U.S.C. §§ 1920, 1921 and 1923; and Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(d). Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable costs. A prevailing party who claims such costs shall serve and file a bill of costs and disbursements on the form provided by the clerk no later than ten (10) days after the date of entry of the judgment or decree. (b) See 28 U.S.C. § 1924. Every bill of costs and disbursements shall be verified and distinctly set forth each item so that its nature can be readily understood. The bill of costs shall state that the items are correct and that the services and disbursements have been actually and necessarily provided and made. An itemization and, where available, documentation of requested costs in all categories must be attached to the bill of costs. (c) The clerk shall tax the costs not later than ten (10) days after the filing of objections or when the time within which such objections may be filed has passed. LR 54-2. CLERK’S, MARSHAL’S, PROCESS SERVER’S, AND DOCKET FEES. Clerk’s fees (see 28 U.S.C. § 1920), docket fees (see 28 U.S.C. § 1923) and marshal’s fees (see 28 U.S.C. § 1921) are allowable by statute. Fees of authorized process servers are ordinarily taxable. LR 54-3. FEES INCIDENT TO TRANSCRIPTS; TRIAL TRANSCRIPTS. Transcripts of pretrial, trial, and post-trial proceedings are not taxable unless either requested by the court or prepared pursuant to stipulation approved by the court. Mere acceptance by the court does not constitute a request. Copies of transcripts for counsel’s own use are not taxable absent a prior special order of the court. LR 54-4. DEPOSITION COSTS. The cost of a deposition transcript (either the original or a copy, but not both) is taxable whether taken solely for discovery or for use at trial. The reasonable expenses of a deposition reporter and the notary or other official presiding at the deposition are taxable, including travel, where necessary, and subsistence. Postage costs, including registry, for sending the original deposition to the clerk for filing are taxable if the court has ordered the filing of said deposition. Counsel’s fees, expenses in arranging for taking a deposition, and expenses in attending the deposition are not taxable, except as provided by statute or by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Fees for the witness at the taking of a deposition are taxable at the same rate as for attendance at trial. The witness need not be under subpoena. A reasonable fee for a necessary interpreter at the taking of a taxable deposition is taxable. LR 54-5. WITNESS FEES, MILEAGE, AND SUBSISTENCE. (a) The rate for witness fees, mileage, and subsistence are fixed by statute (see 28 U.S.C. § 1821). Such fees are taxable even though the witness did not testify if it is shown that the attendance was necessary, but if a witness is not used, the presumption is that the attendance was unnecessary. Such fees are taxable even though the witness attends voluntarily and not under subpoena. Costs may be taxed for each day the witness is necessarily in attendance and are not limited to the actual day the witness testified. Fees will be limited, however, to the days of actual testimony and the days required for travel if no showing is made that the witness necessarily attended for a longer time. (b) Subsistence to the witness under 28 U.S.C. § 1821 is allowable if the mileage fees for the witness to travel from the witness’ residence to court and back each day exceed the applicable subsistence fees. (c) No party shall receive witness fees for testifying in that party’s own behalf, but this shall not apply where a party is subpoenaed to attend court by the opposing party. Witness fees for officers of a corporation are taxable if the officers are not defendants and recovery is not sought against the officers individually. Fees for expert witnesses are not taxable in a greater amount than statutorily allowable for ordinary witnesses unless authorized by contract or specific statute. (d) The reasonable fee of a competent interpreter is taxable if the fee of the witness for whom the interpreting services were required is taxable. The reasonable fee of a competent translator is taxable if the document translated is necessarily filed or admitted into evidence. LR 54-6. EXEMPLIFICATION AND COPIES OF PAPERS. (a) An itemization of costs claimed pursuant to this section shall be attached to the cost bill. The cost of copies of an exhibit necessarily attached to a document required to be filed and served is taxable. Cost of one (1) copy of a document is taxable when the copy is admitted into evidence in lieu of an original because the original is either not available or is not introduced at the request of opposing counsel. The cost of copies submitted in lieu of originals because of the convenience of offering counsel or counsel’s client is not taxable. The cost of reproducing copies of motions, pleadings, notices and other routine case papers is not allowable. The cost of copies obtained for counsel’s own use is not taxable. The fee of an official for certification or proof regarding non-existence of a document is taxable. Notary fees are taxable if actually incurred, but only for documents which are required to be notarized and which are necessarily filed. Costs incurred for reducing documents to comply with the paper size requirement of these rules are taxable. (b) The cost of patent file wrappers and prior art patents are taxable at the rate charged by the patent office. Expenses for services of persons checking patent office records to determine what should be ordered are not taxable. LR 54-7. MAPS, CHARTS, MODELS, PHOTOGRAPHS, SUMMARIES, COMPUTATIONS, AND STATISTICAL SUMMARIES. The cost of maps and charts is taxable if they are admitted into evidence. The cost of photographs, 8? x 10? in size or less, is taxable if admitted into evidence or attached to documents required to be filed and served on opposing counsel. The cost of enlargements greater than 8? x 10?, models, summaries, computations, and statistical comparisons is not taxable except by prior order of the court. LR 54-8. FEES OF MASTERS, RECEIVERS, AND COMMISSIONERS. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, fees of masters, receivers, and commissioners are taxable as costs. LR 54-9. PREMIUMS ON UNDERTAKINGS AND BONDS. Premiums paid on undertakings and bonds are ordinarily taxable where the same have been furnished by reason of express requirement of law, on order of the court, or to enable the party to secure some right in the action or proceeding. LR 54-10. REMOVED CASES. In a removed case, costs incurred in the state court before removal are taxable in favor of the prevailing party. Such costs include but are not limited to: (a) Fees paid to the clerk of the state court; (b) Fees for service of process in the state court; (c) Costs of exhibits necessarily attached to documents required to be filed in the state court; and (d) Fees for witnesses attending depositions before removal, unless the court finds that the witness was deposed without reason or necessity. LR 54-11. COSTS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT. See 28 U.S.C. § 2412. LR 54-12. COSTS NOT ORDINARILY ALLOWED. Unless substantiated by reference to statute or decision, the following costs will not ordinarily be allowed: (a) Accountant’s fees incurred for investigation; (b) The purchase of infringing devices in patent cases; (c) The physical examination of an opposing party; (d) Courtesy copies of exhibits furnished to opposing counsel without request; and

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