(a) Notices when documents not filed. When Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(d) forbids
filing documents or other material in connection with disclosures or discovery requests and
responses, a party producing such material shall promptly file a notice setting forth the nature of
the material and the date on which it was served. The Clerk of Court shall return any documents
or other material that are filed in violation of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(d).
(b) Pro se parties must file discovery requests. A party proceeding pro se shall file all
discovery requests at the time of service.
