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:

Civil

• Department 9 – Hon. Judith Craddick
• Department 17 – Hon. Barry Goode
• Department 33 – Hon. Steve K. Austin
• Department 34 – Hon. George V. Spanos
• 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