# 49 C.F.R. § 511.36 (2026): Motions to compel discovery

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_36

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 511.36 (2026)
- **Heading:** Motions to compel discovery
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter V: NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 511: ADJUDICATIVE PROCEDURES / Subpart D: Discovery › Compulsory Process / § 511.36: § 511.36   Motions to compel discovery.

## Text

If a party fails to respond to discovery, in whole or in part, the party seeking discovery may move within twenty (20) days for an order compelling an answer, or compelling inspection or production of documents, or otherwise compelling discovery. For purposes of this subsection, an evasive or incomplete response is to be treated as a failure to respond. If the motion is granted, the Presiding Officer shall issue an order compelling discovery. If the motion is denied in whole or in part, the Presiding Officer may make such protective order as he or she would have been empowered to make on a motion pursuant to § 511.31(d). When making oral examinations, the discovering party shall continue the examination to the extent possible with respect to other areas of inquiry before moving to compel discovery.

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 511.31 (2026) § 511.31   General provisions governing discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_31.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.32 (2026) § 511.32   Written interrogatories to parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_32.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.33 (2026) § 511.33   Production of documents and things.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_33.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.34 (2026) § 511.34   Requests for admission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_34.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.35 (2026) § 511.35   Testimony upon oral examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_35.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.36 (2026) § 511.36   Motions to compel discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_36.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.37 (2026) § 511.37   Sanctions for failure to comply with order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_37.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.38 (2026) § 511.38   Subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_38.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 511.39 (2026) § 511.39   Orders requiring witnesses to testify or provide other information and granting immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P511_S511_39.md)

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