A courtesy copy of the IDC declaration must be emailed or delivered to the assigned department at least three court days before the IDC. Discovery motions must be heard on or before the 15th day before the date initially set for the trial of the action.Generally there are either preprinted forms in the public defender's office or clerk of courts that are used to formally request discovery. The judge may place a Tentative Case Management Order in your case's on-line register of actions before the conference. This HowTo Guide addresses the steps for filing a motion to seal records, including determining whether a court order is necessary. Alameda County Local Court Forms. " Rule 3 has no application to this case. The Daily Journal has more journalists covering the California legal profession than any other publication. You may contact staff to request a link to complete the form via DocuSign.