San Bernardino — Discovery Order

Source: https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s22discoveryorder.pdf

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oon Oo aA fF WO DY = Nn NY NY NY NY NY NY ND HYD | =| AB @B@ Aa eo 2 2 2 wD oN Oo aH PF WO DH |= CO HOH DN DO aA Rh WHO DY @ CG SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT DISCOVERY ORDER FOR DEPARTMENT S22 THE COURT ORDERS THE FOLLOWING: Prior to any party filing any discovery motion in this action, the moving party must schedule a telephonic informal discovery conference (herein after IDC) with all parties and the Court. The purpose of the IDC is to try and resolve the discovery issues without the necessity of a motion. “Discovery” for purposes of this order includes Motions to Compel Depositions and to compel production of documents at depositions; and objections or motions to quash subpoenas for business or medical records. The issues of the discovery dispute will be discussed at the IDC as well as possible referral of the case to Judicial Reference pursuant to CCP 639. The time for bringing any discovery motion, if necessary, will be tolled by any delay caused by the IDC. The party intending to file a motion must contact Department 22 to schedule the IDC. Notice of the IDC must be given to all parties by the prospective moving party. Propounding and responding parties to the discovery dispute must appear at the IDC telephonically (No CourtCall). Attendance is optional for all other parties not involved in the dispute. The parties are to meet and confer before the IDC to discuss in good faith the disputed discovery requests. The length and number of such meetings should be conducive to the volume and/or complexity ORDER -1-

co ON ODO HG FF OO ND = NN NN NY DY DNDN DND A AB Bw w@ 2 2 2 2 a on oOo Gg kh Oo NHN |= CO HO BAN Daa won = 2 of the disputed requests. IDC Statements must be filed by the parties directly in Dept. 22 no later than 2 court days before the IDC. The IDC statements must describe with particularity all meet-and- confers conducted by counsel and apprise the court as to the progress in narrowing and reducing the number of disputed requests. The parties are to contact Dept. 22 to schedule an IDC and appear at the IDC by dialing (909)521- 3529. Please call the Department at least 5 minutes early when appearing for the IDC. Failure to obey this Order may result in Sanctions for the offending party pursuant to CCP 177.5. November 6, 2024. . EE Judge of the erior Court David E Driscol ORDER -2-