Rule 25.02. Misdemeanors or Felonies – Time for Discovery

(a) Disclosure on filing of felony complaint. Requests or motions for discovery of material and information as provided in Rule 25.03 (a) may be made any time after defendant's initial appearance in court. The state shall, within fourteen days of service of defendant's request, provide to defendant's counsel material and information as provided in Rule 25.03 (a) . The court may enlarge or shorten the time for the state to respond to the request.

(b) Disclosure after indictment or filing of information. Except as provided in paragraph (a) , upon the filing of an indictment or information discovery may commence. Requests or motions for discovery may be made after the filing of the indictment or information. Requests or motions for discovery shall be made not later than twenty days after arraignment. Requests or motions for discovery shall be answered within fourteen days after service of the request. The court may enlarge or shorten the times specified in this rule.

Committee Notes

This is the same as prior Rule 25.31.