Discovery obligations;. That defense counsel has informally requested discovery and Brady material on various dates including March 6, 2015 (see Exhibit A);.A Brady motion is a formal request made to the court to compel the prosecution to turn over any evidence that might be favorable to the defense. The staff, party, counsel, or investigator must fill out and present a Declaration regarding the request for records. How can I request copies of police reports, recordings, and photos in misdemeanor cases for defendants? A Brady motion is a defendant's request that the prosecution in a California criminal case turns over any potentially "exculpatory" evidence. The Supreme Court's ruling in Brady v. Maryland gave defendants the right to see exculpatory evidence. This is a template for general and specific discovery requests and includes Brady, Giglio, and Bagley requests. (City of San Jose v.