What is a discovery subpoena?
What is a discovery subpoena?
Discovery requires each party to a case to produce all relevant documents to the court and each party. A court will not ordinarily issue a subpoena regarding documents which parties should otherwise provide under their discovery obligations.
What happens in divorce discovery?
Discovery is a legal term referring to a fact-finding process that takes place after a divorce action has been filed and before the start of trial. Discovery requires the parties to disclose material facts and documents and allows the parties in the case to prepare for settlement or trial.
How many days do you have to respond to discovery in California?
[CCP § 1985.6(b)(2)&(3).] Must be served on records custodian 15 days before date of production. Respond to Written Discovery – 30 days (+5 days if questions were mailed). Discovery Closes Before Arbitration – 15 days before arbitration.
How long is the discovery process?
Discovery or Evidence Gathering The parties have 20 to 30 days to answer and produce the documents. The judge can set a time limit on discovery, generally giving the parties 3 to 6 months to complete the process. Sometimes there are discovery disputes that must be resolved by the court.
Which is the most expensive form of discovery?
Depositions
