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I called my county's DA office and they said for infractions you send discovery requests to the citing agency.
I would still send the original request to the D.A. and copy the CHP. But that's just me...

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If the CHP doesn't respond within the time limit (15 days), but they do respond after fifteen days do I still have grounds to request exclusion of the requested items or to ask for dismissal.
If they fail to provide you with items in your request, you can make a motion to compel... If they provide the items past the 15 days but before trial, you already have the material so you have no reason to complain!

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One big question I have is: If I make a discovery request, do I also have to submit evidence (pictures I took) to the prosecution as well. Or do they have to request it like I am doing? Keep in mind I plan on doing a TBD.
I'm not sure where people get the idea that the officer will change his testimony or the evidence he presents based on what "evidence" the defendant has... but, if you feel your case is different, and since you're requesting evidence from them, you can reciprocate and provide them with what you have. Though I doubt they'll complain if you don't!

Realistically, for a 22450 citation, what else besides the officer's notes are you requesting or what are you expecting?