Santa Clara — SC-8006

Source: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms/sc-8006_rem.pdf

Superior Court of California ATTACHMENT SC-8006 County of Santa Clara Downtown Courthouse 191 North First Street San José, California 95113

NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS

The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara – Small Claims Division encourages alternative dispute resolution (mediation) to settle cases by agreement. Mediation is a voluntary process conducted by a trained and neutral mediator in a confidential and private setting. The advantage of mediation is that the parties can resolve their dispute by mutual agreement and keep control over the outcome.

WHEN CAN I GO TO MEDIATION? You are encouraged to participate in mediation before your court date. You have many options for selecting a mediator. The following is a list of local agencies that provide free mediation services:

• Project Sentinel Call (408) 414-5311 or visit their website at www.housing.org

• Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, Consumer Protection Unit Mediation Services Disputes between consumers and businesses for products or services for home or personal use Call 408-792-2880 or email consumer@dao.sccgov.org

NEED MORE INFORMATION? Please call the Small Claims Advisor at 408-882-2929 or visit their webpage at www.scscourt.org.

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