In many civil actions, before the case is resolved there takes place a process known as pretrial discovery. This summary describes this process.You have a constitutional right to represent yourself. As part of that, you can seek discovery production from the State. The discovery asked for must be connected to the claims in the case. Discovery information is not filed with the court. Interrogatories. You must sign your discovery requests and responses and include your name, address, phone number, and email address (if available). You may need a public defender to make the request for you if you can't pay for your own defense lawyer. The proper mechanisms is to file a Motion to Compel with the court. Learn what information you must give to the other side at the very start of the case and what information the other side must give to you.