Federal Courts and many state courts have local rules regarding the filing of discovery pleadings similar to the following:
Filing. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, counsel must not file with the court the following:
" all disclosures made under Fed. R. Civ P. 26 (a)(1);
" depositions or notices of taking deposition required by Fed R. Civ. P. 30(b)(1);
" interrogatories;
" requests for production, inspection or admission;
" answers and responses to such requests; and,
" certificates of service for any of the discovery materials referenced above.
The party serving the discovery material or taking the deposition must retain the original and be the custodian of it.
The Guam Certificate of Compliance Regarding Service of Interrogatories or Requests for Production of Documents — Discovery and Inspection is a legal document that verifies the proper delivery of interrogatories or requests for production of documents during the discovery and inspection phase of a case in Guam. This certificate ensures that all necessary parties have been served with the relevant documents in compliance with Guam's legal procedures and rules. In Guam, there are different types of Certificates of Compliance regarding service of interrogatories or requests for production of documents, depending on the specific type of document being served. These types may include: 1. Certificate of Compliance for Interrogatories: This document certifies that the required interrogatories have been properly served to the intended recipients involved in a legal case. Interrogatories are written questions posed by one party to another, seeking specific information relevant to the case. 2. Certificate of Compliance for Requests for Production of Documents: This certificate verifies the proper service of requests for production of documents, which are formal requests made by one party to another to produce specific documents or other tangible evidence that is relevant to the case. 3. Combined Certificate of Compliance: In some cases, the certificate may combine both the verification of interrogatories and requests for production of documents, certifying that both types of documents have been appropriately served to the concerned parties. These certificates are important in legal proceedings as they indicate that the party issuing the interrogatories or requests for production of documents has fulfilled their obligation to properly serve the opposing parties. By obtaining a certificate of compliance, the party requesting information ensures that they have met all necessary legal requirements for obtaining the information they seek. It is crucial to accurately complete these certificates by providing the appropriate case details, including case number, names of involved parties, date of service, and signatures of the parties involved or their legal representatives. Failing to comply with the proper procedures or neglecting to obtain a certificate of compliance may lead to legal complications or challenges in obtaining the requested information during the discovery and inspection phase of the case.
