California AB1908 modifies settlement agreements to expedite enforcement of victims' compensation fund claims.

California AB1908 amends Section 664.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure to streamline the enforcement of settlement agreements for tort claims against local public entities. The bill allows courts to dismiss cases without prejudice and retain jurisdiction if a settlement agreement is signed by all parties. It also ensures that victims eligible for compensation from a victims’ compensation fund can have their claims enforced more efficiently. The urgency statute takes immediate effect to provide vital relief to victims.

California AB1908 modifies settlement agreements to expedite enforcement of victims' compensation fund claims.

California AB1908 amends Section 664.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure to streamline the enforcement of settlement agreements for tort claims against local public entities. The bill allows courts to dismiss cases without prejudice and retain jurisdiction if a settlement agreement is signed by all parties. It also ensures that victims eligible for compensation from a victims’ compensation fund can have their claims enforced more efficiently. The urgency statute takes immediate effect to provide vital relief to victims.