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Discovery Motions

M.D.N.C. LCrR 16.1

Discovery motions filed by a defendant who is represented by counsel must include a statement that counsel has fully reviewed the government's case file before bringing the motion or a statement that such file is not available for counsel's review. The filing of a discovery motion which does not include such certification may cause the Court to deny the motion, to disapprove payment to court-appointed counsel in regard to a motion made unnecessary by examination of the file, or to impose other sanctions under
Official source: https://www.ncmd.uscourts.gov/sites/ncmd/files/mdnc%20local%20civil%20rules%2020260601.pdf · retrieved 2026-07-23