What is a discovery request?

A discovery request is a legal demand for information in a criminal or civil case. In North Carolina, this is governed by the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and the North Carolina Rules of Criminal Procedure. In a criminal case, a discovery request is a demand from one party that the opposing party provide specific pieces of evidence they possess that are related to the case. This can include tangible items such as documents, emails, videos, photographs, recordings, and/or physical evidence. It can also include information such as witness statements or expert testimony. In a civil case, the discovery request is a demand by one party for the opposing party to release relevant documents, facts, or other evidence in the possession. This can include documents, emails, photos, videos, and other items. It can also include witness testimony, interrogatories, and Request for Admissions. In both criminal and civil cases, the primary purpose of a discovery request is to allow each party to be fully informed of the facts prior to the trial. This is done to prevent the opposing side from ambushing the other with evidence or facts that they were not aware of. It also ensures that the trial is fair.

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