Discovery procedures and protective orders.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 4

(a) (1) Each request for discovery shall state the time limit for responding, as prescribed in paragraph (d) of this section. (2) In the case of a request for deposition of a party, reasonable notice in writing shall be given to every party to the action. The notice shall: (i) Specify the time and place of the taking of the deposition; and (ii) Be served on the person to be deposed. (3) When a request for discovery is directed to an officer or employee of GAO, the agency shall make the officer or employee available on official time for the purpose of responding to the request and shall assist the officer or employee as necessary in providing relevant information that is available to the agency. (b) (c) (2) Upon failure or refusal of a party to respond in full to a discovery request, the requesting party may file with the administrative judge a motion to compel discovery. The time limits applicable to a motion to compel are set forth in paragraph (d)(4) of this section. A copy of the motion shall be served on the other parties. The motion shall be accompanied by: (i) A copy of the original request served on the party from whom discovery was sought and a statement showing the relevancy and materiality of the information sought; and (ii) A copy of the objections to discovery or, where appropriate, a verified statement that no response has been received. (3) The party from whom discovery was sought shall respond to the motion to compel within the time limits set forth in paragrap

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 4:§ 28.42