You must respond to each request individually. You do not need to repeat the text of the question, but your responses must be in the same order as the requests, and each response should be labeled with the same number or letter as the request.
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.
An objection that a discovery request is not relevant must include a specific explanation describing why the request lacks relevance and/or why the requested discovery is disproportionate in light of the factors enumerated in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(b)(1).
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.
How Long Does it Take to Get Discovery in a Criminal Case? Generally, the prosecution must provide discovery within a set period after the defense's formal request, often ranging from a few weeks to several months.
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.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §9-11-33(a)(1), Georgia law allows each party to submit up to 50 interrogatories, including subparts. It's advisable not to send all 50 interrogatories at once.
Rule 7.1 - Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services (a) A lawyer shall not make a false or misleading communication about the lawyer or the lawyer's services.