15-11-542. Motion to compel discovery; limitations; sanctions.

If a request for discovery is refused, application may be made to the court for a written order granting discovery.#

Motions to compel discovery shall certify that a request for discovery was made and was refused.#

An order granting discovery shall require reciprocal discovery.#

The court may deny, in whole or in part, or otherwise limit or set conditions concerning discovery upon sufficient showing by a person or entity to whom a request for discovery is made that disclosure of the information would:#

1. (1)

   Jeopardize the safety of a party, witness, or confidential informant;#

2. (2)

   Create a substantial threat of physical or economic harm to a witness or other person;#

3. (3)

   Endanger the existence of physical evidence;#

4. (4)

   Disclose privileged information; or#

5. (5)

   Impede the criminal prosecution of a child who is being prosecuted as an adult or the prosecution of an adult charged with an offense arising from the same transaction or occurrence.#