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Motion For Discovery Guide
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To file a motion for discovery in Wisconsin, draft a written motion requesting specific evidence, file it with the court, and serve a copy to the prosecutor. Ensure it adheres to court formatting rules.Full Conversation
I am being charged with shoplifting but they don't longer have the video for the shoplifting and I want to try to put in a motion for Discovery how do I do that
Hi Sarah! To file a motion for discovery, you generally need to:
*. Draft a written motion requesting the evidence.
*. Include details of the evidence you seek (in this case, the video footage).
*. File the motion with the court handling your case.
*. Serve a copy to the prosecutor.
Which state are you in? This will help me provide more specific details.
*. Draft a written motion requesting the evidence.
*. Include details of the evidence you seek (in this case, the video footage).
*. File the motion with the court handling your case.
*. Serve a copy to the prosecutor.
Which state are you in? This will help me provide more specific details.
Can you help me draft a motion for discovery for the state of Wisconsin
Sure, Sarah! Below is a simple template for a Motion for Discovery in Wisconsin that you can customize to fit your specific case:
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT
[County Name] COUNTY
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff
vs.
****[Last Name], Defendant
Case No: [Your Case Number]
MOTION FOR DISCOVERY
Defendant's Motion for Discovery
TO: THE HONORABLE [Judge’s Full Name], CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE:
COMES NOW, the Defendant, ****[Last Name], by and through her undersigned counsel, and respectfully moves this Court for an Order compelling the prosecution to produce and permit the inspection and copying of the following items of evidence:
*. Any and all video footage related to the alleged shoplifting incident on [Date], at [Location].
*. Any and all reports, notes, or documentation related to the loss or destruction of said video footage.
In support of this Motion, the Defendant states as follows:
*. **The requested materials are relevant to the preparation of the Defendant’s case and are material to the determination of the matter.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT
[County Name] COUNTY
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff
vs.
****[Last Name], Defendant
Case No: [Your Case Number]
MOTION FOR DISCOVERY
Defendant's Motion for Discovery
TO: THE HONORABLE [Judge’s Full Name], CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE:
COMES NOW, the Defendant, ****[Last Name], by and through her undersigned counsel, and respectfully moves this Court for an Order compelling the prosecution to produce and permit the inspection and copying of the following items of evidence:
*. Any and all video footage related to the alleged shoplifting incident on [Date], at [Location].
*. Any and all reports, notes, or documentation related to the loss or destruction of said video footage.
In support of this Motion, the Defendant states as follows:
*. **The requested materials are relevant to the preparation of the Defendant’s case and are material to the determination of the matter.
The person's name is ****Howard can you help me write it out for me please so I can have it accurate as possible I need the video footage is the what they're saying that they no longer have but that's the main part of the case
Sure, here's a motion for discovery tailored for ****Howard in Wisconsin:
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT
[County Name] COUNTY
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff
vs.
****Howard, Defendant
Case No: [Your Case Number]
MOTION FOR DISCOVERY
Defendant's Motion for Discovery
TO: THE HONORABLE [Judge’s Full Name], CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE:
COMES NOW, the Defendant, ****Howard, by and through her undersigned counsel, and respectfully moves this Court for an Order compelling the prosecution to produce and permit the inspection and copying of the following items of evidence:
*. Any and all video footage related to the alleged shoplifting incident on [Date], at [Location].
*. Any and all reports, notes, or documentation related to the loss or destruction of said video footage.
In support of this Motion, the Defendant states as follows:
*. The requested materials are relevant to the preparation of the Defendant’s case and are material to the determination of the matter.
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Make sure to fill in the [County Name], [
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT
[County Name] COUNTY
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff
vs.
****Howard, Defendant
Case No: [Your Case Number]
MOTION FOR DISCOVERY
Defendant's Motion for Discovery
TO: THE HONORABLE [Judge’s Full Name], CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE:
COMES NOW, the Defendant, ****Howard, by and through her undersigned counsel, and respectfully moves this Court for an Order compelling the prosecution to produce and permit the inspection and copying of the following items of evidence:
*. Any and all video footage related to the alleged shoplifting incident on [Date], at [Location].
*. Any and all reports, notes, or documentation related to the loss or destruction of said video footage.
In support of this Motion, the Defendant states as follows:
*. The requested materials are relevant to the preparation of the Defendant’s case and are material to the determination of the matter.
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Make sure to fill in the [County Name], [
When I'm writing a motion for Discovery do I have to use their legal paperwork to use it or do I write it on my own
Sarah, you generally don't have to use specific legal paperwork provided by the court for a motion for discovery. You can draft your own motion using a template like the one provided. Just ensure it adheres to the court's formatting rules and includes all necessary information.
Are there any specific details about the incident you need help including?
Are there any specific details about the incident you need help including?
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