---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 1149.35"
title: "45"
number: "1149.35"
heading: "When may an ALJ grant a motion for discovery?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/1149.35"
---

# §1149.35. When may an ALJ grant a motion for discovery?

- (a) The ALJ may grant a motion for discovery only if he/she finds that the discovery sought—
  - (1) Is necessary for the expeditious, fair, and reasonable consideration of the issues;
  - (2) Is not unduly costly or burdensome;
  - (3) Will not unduly delay the proceeding; and
  - (4) **Does not seek privileged information.**
- (b) **The burden of showing that discovery should be allowed is on the party seeking discovery.**
- (c) The ALJ may grant discovery subject to a protective order.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. App. 8G(a)(2); 20 U.S.C. 959; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812.

### Source

Source: 79 FR 67081, Nov. 12, 2014, unless otherwise noted.