Local Rule 3.2: Civil Action for False Claims

3.2 Civil Action for False Claims Any civil action brought pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 3730(b) (the False Claims Act) shall be filed in camera along with proof that the United States has been served with a copy of the complaint. Relator shall notify the Court, under seal, when it has completed written disclosure to the Government of substantially all material evidence and information the Relator possesses regarding the claim. Upon receipt of the complaint, the Clerk shall randomly assign a District Judge and maintain the case under seal until the earlier of (a) expiration of sixty days after notification of written disclosure has been received by the Court or any Court-approved extension of time or (b) the Government has made an election whether to intervene in the action, at which time the Clerk shall notify the assigned Judge to unseal the case.