Current through May 20, 2026

SC-D — Meet and Confer

D.S.C. — SC-D requires live conferral — in person or by telephone — for discovery dispute conferral certifications.

SC-D requires live conferral — in person or by telephone — for discovery dispute conferral certifications. SC-D is a discovery-only meet-and-confer scope district with live conferral.

Mechanics

  • Conferral format: *'The conference may be conducted in person or by telephone.'*
  • Discovery motion conferral: Required before motions to compel (verify exact rule cite).
  • Civil Pretrial Briefs (Local Civ. R. 26.05): All attorneys having civil cases set for trial shall furnish the court a pretrial brief at least 7 days before trial.

For the trap on live conferral, see Watchpoints #4.