Discovery centre

Track discovery status, non-compliance, and the path to pre-trial.

This page shows whether discovery is complete, outstanding, or blocking the case from moving forward. It should make the next procedural move clear at a glance.

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Discovery health

Needs action

Attention

Discovery readiness

Documents requested 6

Outstanding 3

Compel needed Maybe

Ready for pre-trial No

Discovery overview

Discovery is the branch that checks what evidence exists, what has been exchanged, and what still needs to be produced.

Discovery states

Not started
Requested
Partially exchanged
Complete
Outstanding / disputed

What discovery affects

Pre-trial readiness
Trial bundle preparation
Evidence visibility
Compel / non-compliance options

Discovery details

The page should show the requested documents, what has been produced, and whether the other side is refusing or delaying.

Discovery affidavit

Missing / draft / filed

Documents requested

Financial, medical, communication, and other records

Documents produced

Partial / complete

Proof of service

Yes / No

Deadlines

Running / expired / extended

Non-compliance

Yes / No

Common discovery items

Income records
Bank statements
Pension records
Property records
School / medical records
Communication records

What the user should see

What is missing
Who is delaying
Whether a compel step is needed
Whether the case can move to pre-trial

Discovery health and compliance

This area shows whether discovery is healthy or whether the file needs a compliance push.

Status cards

Healthy
Attention required
Critical

Possible actions

Serve discovery affidavit
Respond to request
Follow up on non-compliance
Prepare compel application

Risk alert If discovery is ignored, the dashboard should move the file into a red state and suggest the next compliance step.

Discovery summary

This summary should explain the discovery position in plain language and prepare the user for the next branch.

Example summary Discovery affidavit not yet filed. Financial records requested. Opponent has not responded fully. Compel may be required if delay continues.

Why this matters

Discovery is the gatekeeper for pre-trial and later trial readiness.

Where it goes next

If discovery is complete, the workflow should move to pre-trial. If not, show the compliance route first.

Questions panel

The user should be able to ask discovery questions directly from this page.

What if the other side ignores discovery?

The system should show a compliance warning and suggest the compel branch if the deadline has passed.

What documents should be disclosed?

The page should list the requested documents and mark the outstanding ones clearly.

Can this go to pre-trial now?

Only if the discovery branch is sufficiently complete and the dashboard health is no longer red or amber.