Ind. Porter Cnty. Local Rule LR64-TR35-3600

3600.10 Time Limit. Counsel are expected to begin discovery promptly. In all cases,

discovery shall be completed prior to the pre-trial conference unless otherwise ordered by the

Court. For good cause shown, the physical or mental examination of a party, as provided for in

T.R. 35 may be ordered at any time prior to the trial.

3600.20 Extensions of Time. For good cause shown and prior to the expiration of the

time within which discovery is required to be completed, time may be extended for completion of

discovery. Motions and stipulations for additional time for completion of discovery must set forth

reasons justifying the additional time. Stipulations extending the discovery period must be

approved by the Court.

3600.30 Interrogatories.

(A) Preparation. Interrogatories shall be tailored specifically to each cause in which they are filed,

and shall be consecutively numbered to facilitate response. All interrogatories to parties propounded

pursuant to T.R. 33 shall be prepared as follows:

(1) An original and two duplicates of all interrogatories to parties shall be prepared

and served on the party required to answer. Counsel for the propounder shall date and

sign the interrogatories as of the date of service.

(2) After each interrogatory and every subpart requiring a separate answer, sufficient blank

space shall be left by the propounder as is reasonably anticipated may be required for the

responder's typewritten answer. If additional space is required for an answer, the responder

shall attach supplemental pages, incorporated by reference, to comply with the spirit of

T.R. 33.

(3) Additional space shall be left by the propounder at the close of the interrogatories so

that a typewritten signature line and appropriate typed oath or affirmation may be inserted by the

responder.

(B) Number Limited. Interrogatories shall be kept to a reasonable limit not to exceed a total of

twenty-five (25) including subparts and shall be used solely for the purpose of discovery and

shall not be used as a substitute for the taking of a deposition. For good cause shown and upon

leave of Court additional interrogatories may be propounded.

(C) Answers and Objections. Answers or objections to interrogatories under T.R. 31 or T.R. 33

shall set forth in full the interrogatories being answered or objected to immediately preceding the

answer or objections. The responding party shall type the requested answers in the space

provided, as required by this Rule, shall supply the oath or affirmation, and shall serve the original

and one copy upon propounding counsel.

(D) Duplicated Forms. No duplicated forms containing interrogatories shall be filed or served

upon a party unless all interrogatories on such forms are consecutively numbered and applicable

to the cause in which the same are filed and served.

(E) Filing. No interrogatories shall be filed with the Court except as provided in T.R. 5E(2).

3600.40 Depositions. Depositions shall be governed by T.R. 30. Video tape or

other mechanically reproduced tapes as allowed by T.R. 74, shall be admissible to the same

degree as any other depositions. A transcript of the testimony elicited in the video tape shall

accompany all videotaped depositions filed with the Court.