Orders for production occur in a typical order: 

• The expert's file is reviewed before deposition or trial.
• Various items are removed; they are identified for the benefit of opposing counsel.
• Opposing counsel then seeks a show-cause order or order for production.  (Source: See, for example, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 37.)
• Any documents at issue are submitted to the court by the expert's retaining attorney.
• The documents are submitted in a sealed envelope for an in camera (in judge's chambers) examination.
• The court or tribunal examines the documents at issue against the legal arguments.
• The documents are tendered without allowing opposing counsel to view them.
• Orders are entered as to whether the items are privileged

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