As amended through October 31, 2024
A.Scope. Within twenty (20) days following the filing of an answer, disciplinary counsel and respondent shall exchange the names and addresses of all persons having knowledge of relevant facts. Within sixty (60) days following the filing of an answer, except that the time period may be enlarged by order of the hearing committee chair, disciplinary counsel and the respondent may take depositions in accordance with the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure. Disciplinary Counsel and respondent shall comply with reasonable requests for (1) non-privileged information and evidence relevant to the charges or the respondent, and (2) other material upon good cause shown to the chair of the hearing committee within 20 days of the request unless otherwise ordered by the hearing committee chair. Disciplinary Counsel and respondent shall prepare and exchange privilege logs regarding privileged information relevant to the charges of the respondent. Sworn statements of witnesses shall not be considered privileged and shall be disclosed if requested, at the requesting party's cost, unless good cause is shown.B.Resolution of Disputes. Disputes concerning discovery shall be determined by the chair of the hearing committee before which the matter is pending. All discovery orders by the chair are interlocutory and shall not be appealed prior to the entry of the final order.C.Civil Rules Not Applicable. Proceedings under these rules are not subject to the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure regarding discovery except those relating to depositions and subpoenas, and except as otherwise provided in these rules. Interrogatories, requests for production and requests for admissions as provided for in the Code of Civil Procedure shall not be used in proceedings under these rules.Amended April 25, 2019, effective 5/15/2019; amended November 21, 2019, effective 11/21/2019.