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Electronic discovery (e-discovery) is the process of identifying, collecting, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in response to a request for a production of the information in a lawsuit or investigation.

In Wyoming, electronic discovery (e-discovery) is governed by the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly Rule 34, which allows for the request of production of documents, electronically stored information (ESI), and other tangible things. Parties may request ESI in a form that is reasonably usable, and objections to e-discovery requests must be made with specificity. Additionally, Rule 26(b) outlines the scope of discovery, including ESI, and requires that the information sought be relevant to any party's claim or defense and proportional to the needs of the case. Wyoming follows the federal lead in e-discovery, as the federal rules have influenced state practices. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, especially Rules 16, 26, 34, 37, and 45, provide a framework for e-discovery, addressing issues such as the preservation of ESI, the form of production, and the allocation of costs. These rules aim to ensure that e-discovery is conducted efficiently and fairly, balancing the need to obtain relevant information with the burden and expense of producing ESI.

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