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N.D. Ala. LR 5.3

Non-Filing of Discovery Materials in Civil Cases

activein force · 2019-12-04 – presentact-effective-date

Discovery materials in civil cases

shall not be filed with the court, except such materials shall be filed (1) in cases in which there is

a pro se party; (2) when otherwise directed by a judge of the court; or (3) when and to the extent

needed by a party in connection with any motion, response to a motion, or during trial.

Counsel noticing a deposition or responsible for serving other non-filed discovery materials shall

act for the court as custodian of such deposition or discovery material; and shall preserve the

same until 30 days after final disposition of the case (including any appeal or the expiration of

the time for any appeal).

Provenance

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www.alnd.uscourts.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-18
Edition
fed-district-2026-09-19
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0a9e85883084cb9762593b1f45731439ccfa9109e814aa9eb9b4774177de5b97
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