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CA SB1141

Bill

Status

Failed

8/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Roger Niello

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the amount in controversy threshold for court-ordered mediation from $50,000 to $150,000
  • Requires four conditions before a court may order mediation: amount does not exceed $150,000, case is set for trial, at least one party requests mediation, and parties are notified of their option to choose a mediator
  • Court must select a mediator at no cost to parties within 15 days if parties cannot stipulate to a mutually agreeable mediator
  • Requires all parties and counsel attending mediation to comply with California Rules of Court attendance provisions
  • Mediation must conclude no later than 120 days before trial date and cannot delay the scheduled trial

Legislative Description

Mediation: amount in controversy.

Last Action

Returned to Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

8/28/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/28/2024
Judiciary2/21/2024
Rules2/14/2024

Full Bill Text

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