Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Arkansas | Practical Law

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Arkansas | Practical Law

A Q&A guide on the different ways to respond to a discovery subpoena issued in an Arkansas civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the requirements for complying with a discovery subpoena, objecting to a discovery subpoena seeking documents, moving to quash a discovery subpoena, and moving for a protective order. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: State Q&A Tool).

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Arkansas

Practical Law State Q&A w-000-2678 (Approx. 9 pages)

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Arkansas

by Kathy McCarroll and Kimberly Young, Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 27 Jun 2023 • Arkansas, United States
A Q&A guide on the different ways to respond to a discovery subpoena issued in an Arkansas civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the requirements for complying with a discovery subpoena, objecting to a discovery subpoena seeking documents, moving to quash a discovery subpoena, and moving for a protective order. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Arkansas courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). Check the Arkansas Supreme Court Statement on Novel Coronavirus Outbreak and the Courts for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.