Ordinarily, you can receive most of the information you need simply by requesting the attorney for the agency proposing to take action to provide you with relevant documents concerning your case. Usually, you can also review the agency's file on the matter at the agency's office and obtain copies of documents in the file. If a party refuses to provide information after you have made a proper discovery request, or if you receive a request for discovery from the other party that you believe is unfair, you may file a motion to have the Judge determine the appropriateness of the discovery request.
Remember that there are time limits to responding to discovery requests under the Rules of Civil Procedure and if you do not receive a response to your request within the applicable time periods, you must file a Motion to Compel. The Judge will make a ruling on the motion after the other party has had an opportunity to respond in writing. If a hearing is held on the motion, it will generally be by telephone conference call.
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