GA-ND — Discovery
N.D. Ga. — GA-ND has a structured discovery framework anchored in early-case planning via the Joint Preliminary Report.
GA-ND has a structured discovery framework anchored in early-case planning via the Joint Preliminary Report.
Mechanics
- Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan (LR 16.2): Required early in the case. Drives the case schedule.
- Discovery materials filing (LR 26.3): Not generally required; selective filing for motions, trial, appeal.
- Motions to compel (LR 37.1): Require conferral certification.
- No district-wide trigger-event deadline.
For the trap on the Joint Preliminary Report, see Watchpoints #8.