In an attempt to avoid protracted, costly and unnecessary discovery disputes, effective February 11, 2013, the following Departments are requiring parties to participate in the Discovery Facilitator Program prior to filing a motion in Court to compel discovery, unless the judge specifically orders otherwise.
(See Local Rules of Court, Rule 3.300, et seq.)
Civil
- Department 9 – Hon. Judith Craddick
- Department 12 – Hon. Charles S. Treat
- Department 33 – Hon. Steve K. Austin
- Department 39 – Hon. Ed Weil
Probate
- Department 14 – Hon. John H. Sugiyama
- Department 39 – Hon. Ed Weil
Please email your request for Discovery Facilitator to: ADRDiscoveryFacilitator@contracosta.courts.ca.gov