(a) Rule 4-263 Applicability. The provisions of Rule 4-263 apply to proceedings under this Chapter except (1) “defendant” and “defense” as used in Rule 4-263 shall be construed to refer to a “respondent” under the Rules in this Chapter, (2) “conviction” as used in Rule 4-263 shall be construed to include a prior delinquency finding of a juvenile, and (3) the time requirements set forth in Rule 4-263 (h) and (i) are superseded by the provisions of section (b) of this Rule.

(b) Time for Completion of Discovery and Resolution of Discovery Disputes. All matters and information to which a party is entitled must be disclosed in time to permit their beneficial use at a hearing in which the material or information may be relevant. If the material or information is not so disclosed, the court may grant a continuance or postponement of the hearing to permit the disclosure or inspection. A motion to compel discovery shall be filed no later than 10 days before the next scheduled hearing, and any response may be filed within five days after service of the motion.

(c) Subpoena for Tangible Evidence Before Trial. On motion of a party, the court may order the issuance of a subpoena commanding a person to produce for inspection and copying at a specified time and place before trial designated documents, recordings, photographs, or other tangible things, not privileged, which may constitute or contain evidence relevant to the action. Any response to the motion shall be filed within five days.

Source: This Rule is new.