Information about Justice Court Suits and Civil Cases in the Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts. In many civil actions, before the case is resolved there takes place a process known as pretrial discovery.This summary describes this process. The court has placed the most commonly used forms on line as a resource. Please be advised that the forms detailed below are intended to be a guide. The sheet does not constitute a discovery request, response, or supplementation, and it is not admissible at trial. Summary Judgment motions must be set on the submission docket and require twenty-one (21) days' notice. Request a Free Consultation. Fill out the form to receive a free and Confidential consultation. This article explains "requests for production," which are a tool for gathering evidence in a lawsuit as part of discovery.