In many civil actions, before the case is resolved there takes place a process known as pretrial discovery. This summary describes this process.This guide is intended to be a summary of basic discovery procedures. Use this template as a guide to draft a certificate that states discovery documents have properly been served on parties to litigation. To give you a better idea of what a discovery request looks like, here are a few samples that you can use as models: Radio Shed v. This summary describes the process. I declare under penalty of perjury that the information in this Certificate of Service is true and correct. Instead, you will only file the "Notice of Service of Discovery Material" that you sent to the opposing party with the court. All documents must be filed electronically with the Harris County District Clerk. Documents should not to be hand-delivered or faxed directly to the court.