Orange — Small Claims Online Dispute Resolution Program

Source: https://www.occourts.org/system/files/small_claims_online_dispute_resolution_program.pdf

Resolve Your Small Claims Who are the ODR Facilitators? Case Online for Free! Our ODR Facilitators are qualified and experienced mediators fromIf you are in a Small Claims case in Waymakers, a non-profit that providesOrange County, California, our Online Small Claims mediation services forDispute Resolution (ODR) website may Orange County Superior Court. be able to help you negotiate with the other party and settle your case online. Am I Eligible? The negotiations are convenient, Requirements: voluntary and confidential. All of our services are free and you can ask for a • You are in an open Small Claims neutral ODR Facilitator to help you case filed in Orange County and reach an agreement. Once you reach the Defendant has already been an agreement, the legal settlement or served. dismissal can be e-filed. • You know the email address of the other party. If not, you can print anBenefits of a Legal Settlement invitation to send. • Saves time and money. • You have regular access to the • Avoid having to go to court. internet. • Resolves the dispute earlier on • You do not have a case with more your own terms. than two parties or an attorney- client fee dispute. • You can set up a payment plan. The Plaintiff is usually paid faster • You do not need an interpreter to and easier than collection. The help you communicate. Defendant can avoid a judgment if payments are made on time. Contact

Ready to Begin? For more information, go to odr.legal-aid.com or contact the Orange Go to odr.legal-aid.com to create an County Small Claims Advisory Program account today! (714) 571-5277 or (800) 963-7717.

Revised February 2019