R151-4-503. Initial Disclosures

(1) In the scheduling order the presiding officer shall require each party to disclose in writing: (a)(i) the name and, if known, the address and telephone number of each individual likely to have discoverable information supporting the party's claims or defenses; and (ii) a clear and concise summary of the topic addressed in the information maintained by each individual; and (b)(i) a copy of each discoverable document, data compilation, and tangible thing that: (A) is in the party's possession, custody, or control; and (B) supports the party's claims or defenses; or (ii)(A) a description, by category and location, of the tangible things identified in Subsection R151-4-503(1)(b)(i); and (B) reasonable access. (2) Initial disclosures do not require disclosure of: (a) expert testimony as governed by Section R151-4-504; or (b) information regarding persons or things intended to be used solely for impeachment. (3)(a) Each party shall make the initial disclosures required by Subsection R151-4-503(1) within 14 days after the scheduling order is issued. (b) A party joined after the scheduling conference shall make their initial disclosures within 30 days after being served. (c) A party shall make initial disclosures based on the information then reasonably available and is not excused from making disclosures because: (i) the party has not fully completed the investigation of the case; (ii) the party challenges the sufficiency of another party's disclosures; or (iii) another party has not made disclosures. (4) Initial disclosures shall be made in writing, signed, and served. (5) A party who fails to file its required initial disclosures within the time frames in this section may be subject to sanctions as provided in Section R151-4-516.