This request must be filed within ten days of probable cause hearing or after waiving probable cause hearing. If no probable cause hearing or waiver occurs, the request should be filed within ten days of service of indictment, consent to bill of information, or appointment of counsel, whichever occurs later.
Rule 21. Procedure upon misjoinder and nonjoinder. Neither misjoinder of parties nor misjoinder of parties and claims is ground for dismissal of an action; but on such terms as are just parties may be dropped or added by order of the court on motion of any party or on its own initiative at any stage of the action.
This request must be filed within ten days of probable cause hearing or after waiving probable cause hearing. If no probable cause hearing or waiver occurs, the request should be filed within ten days of service of indictment, consent to bill of information, or appointment of counsel, whichever occurs later.
Also, the defense attorney may discover facts in the state's evidence that leads the attorney to discover additional evidence and information that is favorable to the defense. For example, a name given by a witness in a statement could result in evidence that proves another person committed the crime.
MOTION FOR PERMISSION TO CONDUCT DISCOVERY When you file your motion with the court, the court clerk will set it for a hearing. Once you have the date and time of the hearing, mail a copy of the motion (including the hearing date and time) to the other side.
For a certificate of service for discovery papers, such as written discovery requests and responses, see Form – Certificate of Service (Discovery). The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure state that no certificate of service is required when a paper is served by filing it with the court's electronic-filing (ECF) system.
In certain cases, you might be able to write a letter to the other side and request the documents that you need. However, in more formal cases, you will likely have to draft more formal discovery demands. There are usually forms available for this in local law libraries, from the court clerk's office, or online.
– Parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action, whether it relates to the claim or defense of the party seeking discovery or to the claim or defense of any other party, including the existence, description, nature, custody, ...
Service may also be made on the party by electronic mail (e-mail) if the party has consented to receive e-mail service in the case at a particular e-mail address, and a copy of the consent is filed with the court by any party. Such e-mail must be sent by P.M. Eastern Time on a regular business day.
The Service of Process Agent accepts service of process of legal documents (summons and complaints; notices and demands, etc.) on behalf of a business entity which is or has been registered in the business records of the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State.