A request for production of documents is a step in the discovery process. These requests may be made by parties involved in the civil case to seek physical evidence and documents from one another. The purpose of the request for the production of documents is to seek information that may be utilized as evidence in a civil case or presented at a hearing or trial.
It is not uncommon for a party served by the other side to object to a request for production of documents on the grounds of privilege or relevance. In other situations, the party may claim that the information requested does not exist, conceal it, or even ignore the questions.
When one party is questioning the other’s objection, a meet and confer letter may be sent to request a meeting to address the objection to any items, documents, or information being sought. If there is no movement at this stage, a motion for sanctions may be filed against the other party to request that the judge rule on the issues involved in the case.