Rule ELPOC 5.5 - DISCOVERY BEFORE FORMAL COMPLAINT(a)Procedure. Before filing a formal complaint, disciplinary counsel or the Clerk may depose either a respondent LPO or a witness, or issue requests for admission to the respondent. To the extent possible, CR 30 or 31 applies to depositions under this rule. CR 36 governs requests for admission.(b)Subpoenas for Depositions. Disciplinary counsel or the Clerk may issue subpoenas to compel the respondent's or a witness's attendance, or the production of books, documents, or other evidence, at a deposition. Subpoenas must be served as in civil cases in the superior court and may be enforced under rule 4.6.(c)Cooperation. Every LPO must promptly respond to discovery requests from disciplinary counsel or the Clerk.Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. ELPOC 5.5
Adopted effective 1/1/2009.