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Once a family law proceeding has commenced in the Supreme Court, the parties are usually required to participate in a ''judicial case conference'' (JCC). This informal meeting is facilitated by a judge or | Once a family law proceeding has commenced in the Supreme Court, the parties are usually required to participate in a ''judicial case conference'' (JCC). This informal meeting is facilitated by a judge or associate judge and is designed to help the parties resolve their claim, either in part or in full, through agreement. | ||
==Understanding Judicial Case Conferences== | ==Understanding Judicial Case Conferences== | ||
A JCC is a collaborative process aimed at dispute resolution without the need for formal court intervention. It is conducted in a private setting, off the record, and involves the parties, their lawyers (if they have them), and a judge or | A JCC is a collaborative process aimed at dispute resolution without the need for formal court intervention. It is conducted in a private setting, off the record, and involves the parties, their lawyers (if they have them), and a judge or associate judge. The goal is to identify issues, explore settlement options, and, if necessary, establish procedural steps towards trial. | ||
===Mandatory JCCs=== | ===Mandatory JCCs=== | ||
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==What Happens at a Judicial Case Conference== | ==What Happens at a Judicial Case Conference== | ||
A Judicial Case Conference (JCC) is a collaborative process where the judge or | A Judicial Case Conference (JCC) is a collaborative process where the judge or associate judge facilitates discussions between the parties to identify and resolve issues. The focus is on achieving a resolution through consent orders or setting the stage for trial if necessary. The JCC may result in: | ||
* Consent orders on matters where the parties agree. | * Consent orders on matters where the parties agree. | ||
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===Procedural orders=== | ===Procedural orders=== | ||
The judge or | The judge or associate judge may issue procedural orders for: | ||
* Discovery processes, including setting deadlines for completion. | * Discovery processes, including setting deadlines for completion. | ||
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===Substantive orders by consent=== | ===Substantive orders by consent=== | ||
When parties reach an agreement, the judge or | When parties reach an agreement, the judge or associate judge can make substantive orders on: | ||
* Parenting arrangements, including guardianship, parenting time, or contact with a child. | * Parenting arrangements, including guardianship, parenting time, or contact with a child. | ||
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==After the JCC== | ==After the JCC== | ||
If the parties reach an agreement on some or all issues, the judge or | If the parties reach an agreement on some or all issues, the judge or associate judge may make a consent order. If no agreement is reached, the judge or associate judge will set out the next steps to move the case forward, which may include further JCCs, mediation, or preparation for trial. | ||
==Strategic Use of JCCs== | ==Strategic Use of JCCs== | ||
