Monday 3:30 PM OSCs in Department 40
Appearances are generally required unless a judgment or dismissal was entered that disposed of the entire action. Please check the notes below to determine if an appearance will be required for your case.
OSC Re Settlement:
If the OSC was set because the case settled, the court will dismiss the case without prejudice, but will retain jurisdiction under CCP §664.6 to enforce the settlement if no one appears at the OSC. No sanctions will be imposed for non-appearance on OSCs re settlement.
OSC Re Binding Arbitration:
If the OSC was set because the case was ordered to binding arbitration, the court will dismiss the case without prejudice, but will retain jurisdiction to enter judgment on the arbitration if no one appears at the OSC. No sanctions will be imposed for non-appearance on OSCs re binding arbitration.
OSC Re Status of Bankruptcy:
If the OSC was set for the status of bankruptcy, appearance of non-debtor’s counsel is required to advise the court of the status of the bankruptcy. Failure to appear may result in sanctions being imposed.
OSC Re Dismissal:
If the OSC was set because an answer or responsive pleading had not been filed, no appearance is required if such pleading was filed.
In all other cases, appearances are required unless a judgment or dismissal was entered that disposed of the entire action.