M.R.U. Crim. P. 72

(a) In General. A party shall not be entitled to discovery in a

proceeding for post-conviction review unless, and to the extent that, the court,

upon motion and for good cause shown, grants leave for discovery. If leave

for discovery is granted, the court shall specify the appropriate means of

discovery, provided that depositions shall be ordered only pursuant to Rule 15.

(b) Discovery From Former Defense Counsel. If ineffective

assistance of counsel is a ground of the petition and the respondent needs

discovery from that defense counsel, the respondent may move for discovery,

including an order requiring defense counsel to answer questions intended to

allow the respondent to evaluate and respond to the petitioner’s assertions of

ineffective assistance. The motion shall state the nature of the disclosure

sought and why it is needed. The motion shall be granted by the court for

good cause shown. If leave for discovery is granted, the court shall specify the

means, scope, and timing of discovery to be employed.