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As amended through October 11, 2024

Rule 15 - Court Authorization for Discovery or Subpoena

(a) DISCOVERY. On request or on its own, the court may authorize discovery in a contested adoption. If the court authorizes discovery, the court must specify the extent of discovery permitted.

(b) SUBPOENA. A subpoena may only be issued by court order.

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COMMENT

When authorized by the court, discovery and subpoenas are governed by Civil Rules 26-37 and 45, which are made applicable by Rule 1.