The information-exchanging process of a legal proceeding, including serving and answering interrogatories and requests for production of documents, and taking depositions.

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  • Discovery

    The pretrial procedure in which the defense receives evidence of the defendant’s involvement in the crime from the District Attorney, including witness statements, police reports,   scientific examination, etc. The defense attorney has a limited obligation of reciprocal discovery to the District Attorney.