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Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP) − Final Report

Emery G. Lee, Jason A. Cantone
November 1, 2022

This study presents findings related to the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP) project in new civil cases initiated in district courts. The Center conducted the study at the request of the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules.

During the pilot project, the Center posted program resources.

Downloadable file:
PDF icon Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP) − Final Report 195 pages

Tags:
Case Management | Civil Litigation & Procedure | Discovery & Disclosure | Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure | Federal Rules of Civil Procedure | Research Reports