This rule is essentially forcing parties to try to settle issues in their case before going to trial. If Local Rule 5153 is not complied with, the Court will not allow your case to go forward until these procedures are met.
Riverside Superior Court Local Rule 3116 provides: Unless otherwise specified in the Order to Show Cause, any response in opposition to an Order to Show Case (a) shall be in the form of a written declaration and (b) shall be filed no less than four court days before the hearing on the Order to Show Cause.
An Order issued by the court that a party appear in court on a specified date and time to give reason (show cause) why an order requested by the opposing party should not be made.
Step 1: Download the Certificate of Correction (pdf ) form. Step 2: To complete the form you will need information from your case. Search for your case number. Step 3: Follow instructions on the form and return it to the court by mail or via eSubmit.
The Small Claims Hearing When submitting evidence, you must complete form LASC CIV 278 and use LASC CIV 279 mailing labels. You will have to provide proof that the other parties were sent copies of your evidence. You can get this from the Post Office at the time you mail these forms.
This site allows for the electronic filing of documents Unlimited Civil, including Complex, Limited Civil, Unlawful Detainers and Small Claims cases with the Riverside Superior Court. Please read the Riverside Superior Court General Order re: Electronic Filing for Civil .
Comply with Local Rule 3116, which provides that a written response to any OSC be filed with the Court at least 5 days in advance of the hearing (although the Court encourages filing any response at least 10 days in advance of the OSC where possible).
In a settlement conference, a judge or volunteer attorney will be there to help you and the other party find a solution to your dispute. They won't make any decisions or orders in the case, but they will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your arguments and try to negotiate a settlement.