California Code of Civil Procedure 1775.15 – Notwithstanding any other provision of law except the provisions of …
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law except the provisions of this title, the Judicial Council shall provide by rule for all of the following:
(a) The procedures to be followed in submitting actions to mediation under this act.
Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 1775.15
- mediation: means a process in which a neutral person or persons facilitate communication between the disputants to assist them in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. See California Code of Civil Procedure 1775.1
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(b) Coordination of the procedures and processes under this act with those under the trial Court Delay Reduction Act, Article 5 (commencing with Section 68600) of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Government Code.
(c) Exceptions for cause from provisions of this title. In providing for exceptions, the Judicial Council shall take into consideration whether the civil action might not be amenable to mediation.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1261, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.)