California AB1523 mandates court-ordered mediation for civil cases with a value under $75,000, set for trial, and without ongoing discovery disputes.

California AB1523 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to require court-ordered mediation for civil cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000, the case is set for trial, and there are no ongoing discovery disputes. The court must notify parties of their mediation option and allow remote mediation if all parties agree. The mediation must conclude within 120 days before the trial date, without affecting the trial schedule. The bill becomes effective January 1, 2027.

California AB1523 mandates court-ordered mediation for civil cases with a value under $75,000, set for trial, and without ongoing discovery disputes.

California AB1523 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to require court-ordered mediation for civil cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000, the case is set for trial, and there are no ongoing discovery disputes. The court must notify parties of their mediation option and allow remote mediation if all parties agree. The mediation must conclude within 120 days before the trial date, without affecting the trial schedule. The bill becomes effective January 1, 2027.