The prosecuting attorney shall, no later than ten days prior to trial, or at such time as the court orders but in no event later than the beginning of the trial, provide the defendant with notice of any evidence in aggravation of punishment that the state intends to introduce in sentencing.
If the parties are having a dispute, either party can file a motion with the court asking the judge to order the other side to respond to discovery requests or punish the other side for failing to respond to discovery requests or for making unreasonable discovery requests.
How Does Someone Request Discovery? Discovery requests must be made in the form of a written motion. The request must be submitted to the opposing party or the State if in a criminal case.
Rule 26 - Effective until 1/2/2025 Motions Generally, Motions To Disqualify, Emergency Motions, And Motions To Expedite (1)Motions While Matter is Pending. Motions may be filed while a matter is pending in this Court. Motions should comply with Rules 15, 16, 17, and 20. Responses to motions may be filed at any time.
How Does Someone Request Discovery? Discovery requests must be made in the form of a written motion. The request must be submitted to the opposing party or the State if in a criminal case.
In Georgia, discovery typically lasts six months from the date that the defendant files an Answer to your Complaint. This period is often extended by the parties or the court if the case involves complex issues or there are unforeseen delays.
Discovery can be obtained through depositions, written interrogatories, physical and mental examinations, and requests for admission.