This guide is intended to be a summary of basic discovery procedures. Discovery usually takes place before the trial begins.Forms ; Complaint Verification. PDF ; Summons with Notice. You may also use an outside service to fill out your statement of claim and electronically file it with the Court. How To Begin Discovery In Justice Court. Send the notices and if they are ignored THEN go to the judge, who won't blame you for the motion then but will blame the defendant. If you have received discovery requests (which would probably come in the mail), you have thirty days to mail your written responses back to the other side. Review the Motion to Extend Discovery Cut-Off Date in Roslyn Clark, Terry Townsend v. A Deposition Notice can be used to require someone to testify at a deposition.