It is the intent of the Legislature that nothing in this title be construed to preempt other current or future alternative dispute resolution programs operating in the trial courts.

(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1261, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.)

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Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 1775.13

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.