Rule 6:4-4. Depositions

No depositions are permitted in Special Civil Part actions except by order of the court, granted for good cause shown and on such terms as the court directs, on motion with notice to the other parties in the action. If a party or material witness in any action or proceeding resides outside this State, or is within this State but is physically incapacitated or about to leave the State, the person's deposition may be taken in accordance with R. 4:10 and R. 4:12 to R. 4:16 inclusive, on leave of court granted with notice or, for good cause, without notice.