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Arizona has a unique discovery rule, Rule 26.1, that requires early and continuing disclosure of a sweeping range of information that is handled under formal discovery rules in most states. One impact of Rule 26.1 is that early detailed investigation of claims is essential in Arizona. Time Limits
Continuing Duty
Scope of Required Disclosures
Factual basis of the claim or defense. Legal theories upon which the claim is based. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of witnesses expected to be called at trial. Names and addresses of all persons whom the party believes have knowledge or information relevant to the claims, and the nature of the knowledge or information each individual is believed to possess. Names and addresses of all persons who have given statements. Name and addresses of each person the disclosing party expects to call as an expert at trial, the subject matter, the substance of facts and opinions, a summary of the grounds for each opinion, the qualifications of the expert, and the name and address of the custodian of copies of any reports prepared by the expert. Computation and the measure of damage and the documents or testimony on which such computation and measure are based, together with the names and addresses of all damage experts. Existence, location, custodian, and general description of any tangible evidence or relevant documents that the disclosing party plans to use at trial and relevant insurance agreements. List of documents, or in the case of voluminous documentary information, a list of categories of documents, known by the disclosing party to exist, whether or not in the party's possession, custody, or control, which are relevant to or appear reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence, and the date upon which those documents will be made available for inspection and copying by the other parties. Assertion of Privileges
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