IEA Section 131 — Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce

Chapter 9

Civil

Summary

No one can be forced to show documents or electronic records they have if another person would have the right to refuse to show them, unless that other person agrees to let them be shown.

Official Text

No one shall be compelled to produce documents in his possession or electronic records under his control, which any other person would be entitled to refuse to produce if they were in his possession or control, unless such last-mentioned person consents to their production.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • BSA §136 — Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce