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What are the levels of discovery?

There are three levels of discovery: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.  In most cases, the parties are subject to the discovery guidelines under Level 2.  Level 1 usually applies to suits where the amount in controversy is low or in divorce actions not involving children and with a marital estate of less than $50,000.00.  In matters under Level 1 discovery, depositions are limited to 6 hours.  Level 2 is the “default” guideline for discovery.  In matters under Level 2 discovery, depositions are limited to 50 hours.  Level 3 is a discovery plan specifically ordered by the court.  The court decides when discovery begins, when it ends, sets the limit for interrogatories and hours of depositions.

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