Obtaining Inmate Discovery Efficiently
Summary
Inmates have a right to receive discovery. If not received, contact the attorney or file a motion with the court. Delays may occur due to evidence gathering or administrative issues. If trial is near, consider filing a motion to compel discovery or request a trial delay.Full Conversation
In Stanislaus county after inmate asking for his discovery and hasn't received it how can he obtain it without hassle
Hi ****! Inmates have a right to receive their discovery. Here are a few steps to take:
- Contact the inmate's attorney to follow up on the request.
- File a request with the Stanislaus County Superior Court.
- If no attorney is available, the inmate can file a motion for discovery with the court.
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Yes please because he contacted the district attorneys office and they said it wasn't ready yet so why can that be
Hi ****! There are a few reasons why the discovery might not be ready yet:
- The District Attorney's office is still gathering evidence.
- There may be delays in processing or administrative issues.
- Certain pieces of evidence might still be under review or pending.
Would you like to know the next steps you can take in this situation?
Yes please
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Hi ****! Here are the next steps you can take:
- Contact the Inmate's Attorney: Have the attorney follow up with the District Attorney's office about the status of the discovery.
- File a Motion: If the inmate does not have an attorney, they can file a motion for discovery directly with the Stanislaus County Superior Court.
Would you like more details on how to file a motion for discovery with the court?
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Stanislaus County Superior Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * 11th St, Modesto, CA *
Website: www.stanct.org
To file a motion for discovery:
- Obtain the motion form from the court’s website or clerk's office.
- Complete the form with the necessary details.
- Submit the form either in person or by mail.
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He has trial in 2 months shouldn't his discovery been ready
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Hi ****! Discovery should ideally be ready well before the trial. However, delays can happen due to several reasons, as mentioned earlier. If the trial is approaching and the discovery is still not ready, you should:
- Urge the attorney to file a motion to compel discovery.
- Consider asking the court to delay the trial until discovery is complete.
Would you like more details on filing a motion to compel discovery?
Yes please
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Hi ****! Here are the details on filing a motion to compel discovery:
- Obtain Motion Form: Get the form from the court's website or clerk's office.
- Complete Form: Fill in the necessary details.
- Submit Form: Submit it in person or by mail to the Stanislaus County Superior Court.
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