AB 1950: Civil actions: mediation.

This bill aims to expand mediation options in civil cases in the County of Los Angeles. It would allow the superior court to issue orders permitting cases to be submitted to mediation, regardless of the amount in controversy. The bill requires that cases meeting certain conditions be entitled to up to 3 hours of no-cost mediation services provided by a court-sanctioned mediation program. Remote appearances would also be permitted. The bill prohibits mediation from delaying trial dates or continuing expedited procedures. The court would be required to submit reports to the judiciary committees on mediation results, starting from 2028. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2032.