§ 4.220 - Production of documents for inspection and copying.

(a) At any stage of the proceeding prior to the conclusion of the hearing, a party in interest may make a written demand, a copy to be filed with the administrative law judge, upon any other party to the proceeding or upon a custodian of records on Indians or their trust property, to produce for inspection and copying or photographing, any documents, papers, records, letters, photographs, or other tangible things not privileged, relevant to the issues which are in the other party's or custodian's possession, custody, or control. Upon failure of prompt compliance the administrative law judge may issue an appropriate order upon a petition filed by the requesting party. At any time prior to closing the record, the administrative law judge upon his own motion, after notice to all parties, may issue an order to any party in interest or custodian of records for the production of material or information not privileged, and relevant to the issues.

(b) Custodians of official records shall furnish and reproduce documents, or permit their reproduction, in accordance with the rules governing the custody and control thereof.