§ Rule 6 Discovery

Codes > United States Code > Title 28 > Part VI : Chapter 153 > Rules Governing : Rule 6

Rule 6. Discovery

    (a) Leave of Court Required.A judge may, for good cause, authorize a party to conduct discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and may limit the extent of discovery. If necessary for effective discovery, the judge must appoint an attorney for a petitioner who qualifies to have counsel appointed under 18 U.S.C. § 3006A.

    (b) Requesting Discovery.A party requesting discovery must provide reasons for the request. The request must also include any proposed interrogatories and requests for admission, and must specify any requested documents.

    (c) Deposition Expenses.If the respondent is granted leave to take a deposition, the judge may require the respondent to pay the travel expenses, subsistence expenses, and fees of the petitioner's attorney to attend the deposition.