Does an entity have to give a reason why they are unable to comply with subpoena?

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   Edward SternishaPro

   Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered April 05, 2012 13:28. Yes. If more time is needed to fully comply with the request, it can generally be granted. Asking for a great deal of company documents can generally lead to this kind of scenario.

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   James T. Weiner

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   Answered April 06, 2012 13:07. In normal discovery proceedures: Usually it is only necessary to call the attorney (or have your attorney call them) who represents the entitiy or person asking for the documents and ask for an extension.. If you are making a good faith attempt to produce the documents a request will typically be granted.. Try to make the extension short though..
   
   Otherwise you can file a motion in the lawsuit which generated the discovery request

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