California AB1950 mandates mediation for civil cases in Los Angeles Superior Court, providing up to three hours of no-cost mediation services.

California AB1950 adds Section 1775.16 to the Code of Civil Procedure, requiring the Superior Court of Los Angeles to order mediation for any civil case, regardless of the amount in controversy. This mediation includes up to three hours of no-cost services from a court-sanctioned program. Parties can participate remotely. Mediation cannot delay trial dates or other expedited procedures. The court must report annually to the Assembly and Senate Committees on Judiciary on the number of cases ordered to mediation, those with delayed trial dates, and those settled through mediation.

California AB1950 mandates mediation for civil cases in Los Angeles Superior Court, providing up to three hours of no-cost mediation services.

California AB1950 adds Section 1775.16 to the Code of Civil Procedure, requiring the Superior Court of Los Angeles to order mediation for any civil case, regardless of the amount in controversy. This mediation includes up to three hours of no-cost services from a court-sanctioned program. Parties can participate remotely. Mediation cannot delay trial dates or other expedited procedures. The court must report annually to the Assembly and Senate Committees on Judiciary on the number of cases ordered to mediation, those with delayed trial dates, and those settled through mediation.