Sanctions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

The judge may impose sanctions upon the parties as necessary to serve the ends of justice. This authority covers, but is not limited to, the circumstances set forth in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section. Before imposing a sanction, the judge shall provide appropriate prior warning, allow a response to the actual or proposed sanction when feasible, and document the reasons for any resulting sanction in the record. (a) (1) Draw an inference in favor of the requesting party with regard to the information sought; (2) Prohibit the party failing to comply with the order from introducing evidence concerning the information sought, or from otherwise relying upon testimony related to that information; (3) Permit the requesting party to introduce secondary evidence concerning the information sought; and (4) Eliminate from consideration any appropriate part of the pleadings or other submissions of the party that fails to comply with the order. (b) (c) (d) (e)

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 1201.43