What does disposition conference mean?
The Dispositional Conference is usually your attorney’s first real chance to discuss the case with the District Attorney’s office. The ultimate goal of the Dispositional Conference is to resolve the case by agreement between you and the district attorney’s office.
What is a disposition hearing in a felony case in California?
A disposition in criminal court is the final outcome. Some examples of dispositions, i.e. outcomes, include a guilty plea, a conviction, an acquittal, or a dismissal. At a disposition hearing, the case is almost over. At this hearing, we find out if the case will end with a guilty plea or be set for trial.
What is a settlement conference in a criminal case California?
In a settlement conference, a judge or volunteer attorney assists the parties by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the case and attempting to negotiate a settlement of the dispute, but without making any decisions or orders in the case.
What is an early disposition conference?
Early disposition conference, commonly referred to as EDC, is one of the first court appearances a defendant will have at the Bergen County Superior Court. Other counties call these conferences pre-indictment conferences, or PIC for short. EDC court dates are simply conferences with the judge and the prosecutor.
What happens after a mandatory settlement conference in CA?
If a settlement is reached, the settlement documents are prepared, signed by all parties, and thereafter submitted to a judge for approval. The judge will then review the settlement to determine whether it is fair and reasonable. If so, the judge will then issue an Award and/or Order approving the settlement.
What do you wear to a settlement conference?
Do not wear anything overly tight, whether it is slacks/pants/dresses/skirt/shirt. Do not wear shorts. Do not wear denim. Do not wear T-shirts, with or without slogans/advertisements.
Why is pre-trial mandatory in criminal cases?
The pre-trial order binds the parties, limits the trial to matters not disposed of, and controls the course of the action during the trial, unless modified by the court to prevent manifest injustice.