Discovery Facilitator Program

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 6 – Hon. David B. Flinn

Department 31 – Hon. Laurel S. Brady

Department 33 – Hon. Steven K. Austin

Probate

Department 14 – Hon. John H. Sugiyama

Department 37 – Hon. Trevor White (Probate cases only)

Discovery Facilitators are experienced attorneys who are volunteering their time to assist the Court in resolving these disputes. There is no cost for participation in the Program.

To review the Program Policies and Procedures click here.

Forms

• Request For Assignment of Discovery Facilitator
  Local Court Form (ADR-610)
• Notice of Assignment of Discovery Facilitator
  Local Court Form (ADR-611)
• Notice of Assignment of Second Discovery Facilitator After First Rejection
  Local Court Form (ADR-612)
• Notice of Assignment of Third Discovery Facilitator After Second Rejection
  Local Court Form (ADR-613)
• Finding of Non-Compliance
  Local Court Form (ADR-614)
• Notice of Termination of Appointment of Discovery Facilitator
  Local Court Form (ADR-615)
• Recommendations of Discovery Facilitator and Termination of Appointment of Discovery Facilitator
  Local Court Form (ADR-616)
• Rejection of Assigned Discovery Facilitator
  Local Court Form (ADR-617)

If you'd like to serve as a Discovery Facilitator, please fill out the ADR-601 Discovery Facilitator Application.

If you have finished your discovery facilitation and would like to provide input to assist in improving the program, please complete this Survey