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This chapter shall be interpreted to give effect to all of
the following purposes:
   (a) To promote the ascertainment of truth in trials by requiring
timely pretrial discovery.
   (b) To save court time by requiring that discovery be conducted
informally between and among the parties before judicial enforcement
is requested.
   (c) To save court time in trial and avoid the necessity for
frequent interruptions and postponements.
   (d) To protect victims and witnesses from danger, harassment, and
undue delay of the proceedings.
   (e) To provide that no discovery shall occur in criminal cases
except as provided by this chapter, other express statutory
provisions, or as mandated by the Constitution of the United States.

Last modified: March 8, 2010