US · guidance
Justice Manual § 4-11.510
Discovery to determine ability to pay
When a debtor fails to provide financial information voluntarily, such information should be obtained using those discovery methods provided for in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. If the debtor fails to respond to such discovery requests, those sanctions provided for under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure shall be pursued promptly and vigorously. All financial information which is obtained through discovery shall be thoroughly reviewed and a determination made on how to proceed to enforce the judgment.
History
[added May 2018]
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- justice.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
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- jm-2026-09-20
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