New York Discovery Order #2 is a legal tool used by attorneys in New York State to obtain information or documents from a party in a civil case. The order can be issued either pre-trial or during trial. There are two types of New York Discovery Order #2: Interrogatories and Document Requests. Interrogatories are written questions posed to a party in a civil action that require a written response. Document Requests are requests for tangible objects, such as papers, photographs, and videos, which are necessary to the case.