Current through May 20, 2026

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.