A status conference (sometimes called an early conference[1]) is a court-ordered meeting with a judge (or under some circumstances an authorized counsel) where a trial date (or other case deadlines) is decided.[2] The meeting may also involve getting updated information on a defendant for ongoing conditions, set forth previously by the courts, such as house arrest or home monitoring.[citation needed] It can also involve the discussion of a plea bargain[3] or result in a settlement.[4]
If a party does not attend the status conference, that party's requests for scheduling changes will be ignored, and they may be fined. If the plaintiff and/or a representative of plaintiff does not attend the status conference, the action may be dismissed.[5]
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- ^ "Rules of the Circuit Court of the State of Hawai'i". February 11, 1971. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "status conference". law.cornell.edu. August 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
Status conference is a meeting that occurs before trial where attorneys from opposing parties and sometimes a judge meet. The nature of a status conference often will depend on the type of case. A status conference in a criminal case will often consist of prosecution and defense attorneys exchanging evidence, but they sometimes may involve discussing plea bargains. In civil cases, status conferences can involve exchanging evidence, stipulating to certain terms, and starting negotiations on a settlement agreement. Sometimes a judge will attend a status conference to give their opinion on plea or settlement offers and setting timelines for other pre-trial matters.
- ^ "What you need to know about workers comp status conference hearings". invictuslawpc.com. March 16, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Status Conference and Non-Compliance Hearings: Frequently Asked Questions" (PDF). King County, Washington. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
If parties miss their Status Conference hearing or if they attend their hearing but need more time to bring their case into compliance, the hearing is continued to the Non-Compliance Calendar. The case will remain in non-compliance until parties comply with the order, or until a judge orders otherwise. Failure to comply with the order or attend the hearing may result in the case being dismissed
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