Plaintiff s Claim More than 12Cal. Super. - 6th Dist.April 2, 2020Electronically Filed by Superior Court of CA, County of Santa Clara, on 4/2/2020 6:25 PM Reviewed By: A. Granados Case #20SC083090 Envelope: 4225298 20SC083090 5/5/2020 A. Granados 9/3/20 1:00 pm 15 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER Clerk slam sdate here when formis filed.SC-1 00 to Go to Small Claims Court ' p Notice to the person being sued: ' You are the defendant if your name is listed in @011 page 2 of this form. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in @on page 2. ' You and the plaintiff must g0 to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. - ' If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or broperty be taken to pay this claim. Brmg Witnesses, recelpts, and any ev1dence you need t0 prove your case. Fm m com name and street address. Superior Court of California, County' Read thxs form and all pages attached to understand the clalm agamst you of Santa Clara and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: San JOSE Courthouse . _ 191 N 1st St. ' Usted es el Demandado 31 su nombre figura en Âź de Ia pagma 2 de este San Jose. CA formulario. La persona que lo demanda es e1 Demandante, la que figura en 95113 CD de la pagma 2' Court fills in case number when form is flied. ' Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en Ia corte en 1a fecha del Case Number: juicio indicada a continuaciĂ©n. Si n0 se presenta, puede perder el caso. ' Si pierde el caso 1a come podn'a ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u case Name; otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. Oportun Inc. vs. . . . . Noe Vazquez Ramirez' Lleve testlgos, reelbos y cualquxer otra prueba que necesnte para probar su caso. ' Lea este formulario y todas las pĂ©ginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Order to Go to Court The people in (j) and (2) must go to court: (CIerkfi/Is amsecu'on below.) Date Time Department Name and address of coun, if different from above Date 2. 3. Date: Clerk, by , Deputy Instructions for the person suing: ' You are the plaintiff. The person you are suing is the defendant. ' Before you fill out this form, read form SC-l OO-INFO, Informationfor the Plaintiff to know your rights. Get SC-lOO-INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms. ' Fill out pages 2 and 3 ofthis form. Then make copies ofall pages ofthis form. (Make one copy for each party named in this case and an extra copy for yourself.) Take or mail the original and these copies to the court clerkâs office and pay the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above. ° You must have someone at least 18-not you or anyone else listed in this case-give each defendant a court-stamped copy of all five pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for âserving,â or delivering, this form to public entities, associations, and some businesses. See forms SC-l 04, SC-104B, and SC-104C. ' Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. JudicialCouncilofCalifomia. www,courts.ca.gov Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page1 Of 5 Revised January 1. 2020, Mandatory Form _ Code ofCivilProcedure.§§118.110 elseq.. to Go to Small Claims Court a â6220(6). â6.340(9) (Small Claims) 20SC083090 Plaintiff (list names): Oportun Inc. . Case Number: (D C23 C3) The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: Oportun Inc. Phone: 650-810-8876 Street address: 1675 Tully Rd. San Jose CA 95 l 22 Street City State Zip Mailing address (ifdifferent): 2 Circle Star Way San Carlos CA 94070 Street ' City State Zip If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here: Name: N/A Phone: Street address: Street City State Zip Mailing address (zfdszerem): Street City State Zip D Check here ifmore than two plaintiffs and attachform SC-IOOA. D Check here ifeither plaintifllisted above is doing business under afictitious name. Ifso, attachform SC-I 03. D Check here yanyplainnffis a âlicensee " or "deferred deposit originatorâ (payday lender) under Financial Code sections 23000 et seq. The Defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: Name: Noe Vazquez Ramirez Phone: Street address: 224s LANAI AVE APT2 SAN JOSE CA 95122 Street City State Zip Mailing address (ifdifferent): Sheet City State Zip If the defendant is a corporation, limited liability company, or public entity, list the person or agent authorized for service of process here: Name: Job title, if known: Address: Street City State Zip D Check here ifyour case is against more than one defendant, and attachform SC-IOOA. D Check here ifany defendant is 0n active military duty, and write his 0r her name here: The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $2,500.00 (Explain below); a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money? Defendant is delinquent on his/her loan payments Loan No. 3534074 When did this happen? (Date).-____6:7/_29_I9____ b. If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs orfeesfor service.) Principal owed, finance charge, late fees D Check here ifyou need more space. Attach one sheet ofpaper orform MC-031 and write âSC-I 00, Item 3 â at the top. Rememmawom PLAINTIFFâS CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court sc-1oo, Page 2 of 5 (Small Claims) { 20SC083090 Plaintiff (list names): - V Case Number: Oportun Inc. G) You must ask the defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue. If your claim is for possession of property, you must ask the defendant to give you the property. Have you done this? m Yes D No If no, explain why not: <5) Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse?v This courthouse covers the area (check the one (Ivar applies): a. D (l) Where the defendant lives or does business. (4) Where a contract (written 0r spoken) was made, (2) Where the plaintiffâs propeny was damaged. signed, performed, or broken by the defendant 0r (3) Where the plaintiff was injured. where the defendant lived or did business when the defendant made the contract. b. m Where the buyer or lessee signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim, is about an offer or contract for personal, family, or household goods, services, or loans. (Code Civ. Proc., § 395(b).) c. D Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim is about a retail installment contract (like a credit card). (Civ Code, § 1812. 10.) d. D Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, or where the vehicle is permanently garaged, if this claim is about a vehicle finance sale. (Civ Code, § 2984.4.) e. D Other (specifiz): @ List the zip code of the place checked inÂź above (ifyou know): 95122 <7) Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? D Yes m No Ifyes, and ifyou have had arbitration, filloutform SC-I 01, attach it t0 thisform, and check here: D <8) Are you suing a public entity? g Yes E No Ifyes, you mustfile a written claim with the entityfzârst. D A claim was filed on (date): Ifthe public entity denies your claim or does not answer within the time allowed by law, you canfile thisform. <9) Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? E Yes D N0 Ifyes, [hefilingfeefbr this case will be higher. @ Is your claim for more than $2,500? D Yes m No Ifyes, I have notfiled, and understand that I cannotfile, more than two small claims casesfor more than $2,500 in California during this calendar year. Âź I understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, | have no right to appeal this claim. I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and on anfl. form is true and correct. Made" Rama's; Legal Collections Date: 4/1/2020 ; Specialist D Plaintifltypes 0r prints name here âPleignswV Date: â Secondplaintifiâgzpes or prints name here Secondplaintiflsigns here Requests for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least five days before the trial. Contact the clerkâs office for f0 rm MC-410, Requestfor Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.) Refiseuamwozo PLAINTIFFâS CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court sc-1oo. Pane 3 ofs (Small Claims) SC-100 Informationâfor the defendant (the person being sued) "Small claims court" is a specia! court where claims for $10,000 or less are decided. Individuals, including "natural persons" and sole proprietors, may claim up to $10,000. Corporations, partnerships, public entities, and other businesses are limited to claims of $5,000. (See below for exceptions.*) The process is quick and cheap. The rules are simple and informal. You are the defendant-the person being sued. The person who is suing you is the plaintiff. Do l need a lawyer? You may talk to a ÂŁaw'yer before or after the case. But you may not have a lawyer represent you in court (unless this is an appeal from a small claims case). How do I get ready for court? You don't have to file any papers before your trial, unless you think this is the wrong court for your case. But bring to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and evidence that supports your case. And read âBe Prepared for Your Trial" at www. courts. ca. gov/smal/claims/prepare. What if l need an accommodation? If you have a disability or are hearing impaired, fill out form MC-410, Request for Accommodations. Give the form to your court clerk or the ADA/ Access Coordinator. What if | donât speak English well? Ask the court clerk as soon as possible if your court has a court-provided interpreter available and how to request one. A court-provided interpreter may not be available. Alternatively, you may bring an adult who is not a witness or an attorney to interpret for you or ask the court for a list of interpreters for hire. Where can l get the court forms | need? Go to any courthouse or your county law library. or print forms at www. couns. ca. gov/smallclaim s/forms. What happens at the trial? The judge will listen to both sides. The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the decision to you later. What if l lose the case? If you lose, you may appeal. You'll have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) ' If you were at the trial. fiie form SC-140, Notice oprpeal. You must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the judge's decision (judgment) on form 80-200 orform 80-130, Notice of Entry of Judgment. ' If you were not at the trial. fill out and file form 80-135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration, to ask the judge to cancel the judgment (decision). lfthe judge does not give you a new trial, you have 1O days to appeal the decision. File form 80-140. For more information on appeals. see www.courts.ca.gov/ smal/c/aims/appea/s. Do l have options? Yes. If you are being sued, you can: - Settle your case before the trial. If you and the plaintiff agree on how to settle the case, the plaintiff must file form ClV-1 10, Request for Dismissal, with the clerk. Ask the Small Claims Advisor for help. C?) Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the court before your trial explaining why you think this is the wrong court. Ask the court to dismiss the claim. You must serve (give) a copy of your letter (by mail or in person) to all parties. (Your Ietterto the court must say you have done so.) - Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring witnesses. receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. To have the court order a witness to go to the trial, fill out form SC-107 (Small Claims Subpoena) and have it served on the witness. Sue the person who is suing you. If you have a claim against the plaintiff, and the claim is appropriate for small claims court as described on this form, you may file Defendantâs Claim (form 80-120) and bring the claim in this action. If your claim is for more than allowed in small claims court. you may still file it in small claims court if you give up the amount over the smail claims value amount. or you may file a claim for the full value of the claim in the appropnâate court. If your claim is for more than allowed in small claims court and relates to the same contract, transaction, matter. or event that is the subject of the plaintiffâs claim, you may file your claim in the appropriate courât and file a motion to transfer the plaintiffâs 's claim to that court to resolve both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts allowed in the paragraph above titled âSmall Claims Court.â - Agree with the plaintiff's claim and pay the money. Or. if you canât pay the money now, go to your trial and say you want to make payments. ' Let the case "default." If you donât settle and do not go to the trial (default). the judge may give the plaintiff what he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this happens. the plaintiff can legally take your money, wages, and property to pay the judgment. What if I need more time? You can change the trial date if: ' You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to pay a fee to postpone the trial), or ' You did not get served (receive this order to go to court) at least 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you live outside the county), or ' You need more time to get an interpreter. One postponement is allowed, and you will not have to pay a fee to delay the trial. Ask the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for postponing a trial. Or fill out form SC-150 (orwrite a letter) and mail it to the court andto all other people listed on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted. Need help? Your countyâs Small Claims Advisor can help for free. V 7mmmms Murmur [4118] 332m DU, {flvfinns 2, B] Or go to www. courts. ca. gov/smallc/aims/advisor. * Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).) Revised January 1. 2020 PLAINTIFFâS CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-1 00, Page 4 of 5 (Small Claims) SC-1 00 Informacio'n para el demandado (la persona demandada) La âCorte de reclamos menores" es una corte especial donde se deciden casos por $10,000 o menos. Los individuos. o sea Ias âpersonas fisicas" y Ios propietarios por cuenta propia. pueden reclamar hasta $10,000. Las corporaciones, asociaciones, entidades publicas y otras empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta $5,000. (Vea abajo para las excepcionesf) El proceso es ra'pido y barato. Las regias son sencillas e informales. Usted es e! Demandado-la persona que se estaâ demandando. La persona que Io estaâ demandando es el Demandante. aNecesito un abogado? Puede hablar con uh abogado antes o despuĂ©s del caso. Pero no puede tenera un abogado que lo represente ante Ia cone (a menos que se trate de una apelacicâm de un caso de reclamos menores). (,CĂ©mo me preparo para ir a Ia corte? No tiene que presentar ningunos papeles antes deljuicio. a menos que piense que Ă©sta es la corte equivocada para su caso. Pero Ileve a1 juicio cualquier testigos, recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea "EstĂ© preparado para su juicio" en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese. (,QuĂ© hago si necesito una adaptaciĂ©n? Si tiene una discapacidad o tiene impedimentos de audiciĂ©n, Ilene el formulario MC-410, Request forAccomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de Ia corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. ÂąQuĂ© pasa si no hablo bien inglĂ©s? Pregumele al secretario de Ia cone Io maâs pronto posible si en el juzgado habraâ un intĂ©rprete disponible y cĂ©mo solicitarlo. No siempre estaân disponibles los intĂ©rpretes de Ia corte. Otra opoioân es llevar a un adulto que pueda interpreter para usted siempre que esa persona no sea un testigo ni un abogado. O puede pedir a la corte una lista de intĂ©rpretes particulares disponibles para contratar. ÂąDĂ©nde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edificio de Ia code, la biblioteca legal de su condado, o imprima los formularios en www.couns.ca.gov/ smallclaims/forms (pĂ©gina estaâ en ingIĂ©s). Ă©QuĂ© pasa en el juicio? El juez escucharaâ a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar su decisiĂ©n durante Ia audiencia o enviĂ©rsela por correo despuĂ©s. ÂąQuĂ© pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendraâ que pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) ' Si estuvo presents en el juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de apelaciĂ©n (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentario dentro de 30 dlas despuĂ©s de que el secretario le entregue o envie la decisioân (fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 o SC-130, Aviso de publicacidn del fa/lo (Notice of Entry of Judgment). ' Si no estuvo en el juicio. Hene y presente el formulario 80-135, Aviso de peticidn para anular el fal/o y Declaracidn para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo (decisiĂ©n). Si la corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar Ia decisiĂ©n. Presente el formulario SC-140. Para obtener maâs informaciĂ©n sobre las apelaciones, vea www. courtsca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones. ÂąTengo otras opciones? Si. Si lo estaân demandando, puede: ' Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en coâmo resolver el caso, el Demandante tiene que presenter el formulario ClV-1 10, Solicitud de desestimaciĂ©n (Request for Dismissal) ante el secretario de Ia corte. Pidale a} Asesor de Reclamos Menores que lo ayude. " Excepclones: Existen diferentes limites en un redamo contra un garante, (Vea el CĂ©digo de Procedimienlo Civil. secdĂ©n 1 16.220 (c).) ' Aeptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, si no ' Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta a Ia cone antes del juicio explicando por quĂ© cree que es Ia cone equivocada. Pidale a la corte que despida e! reclamo.Tiene que entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo o en persona) a todas las partes. (Su carta a Ia corte tiene que decir que hizo Ia entrega.) ' Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Si desea que Ia corte emita una orden de comparecencia para que los testigos vayan al juicio. Ilene el formulario SC-107, Citaton'o de reclamos menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrĂ©gueselo legalmente al testigo. ' Demandar a la persona ue lo demandĂ©. Si tiene un reclamo contra el Demandante. y e reclamo se puede presentar en Ia corte de reclamos menores. ta! como se describe en este formulario, puede presenter el formulario 80-120, Reclamo del demandado (Defendant's Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo caso. Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en la corte de reclamos menores. puede igualmente presentarlo en Ia corte de reclamos menores si estĂ© dispuesto a limitar su reclamo al maâximo permitido, o puede presentar un reclamo por el monto total en la cone apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el âmite permitido en Ia cone de reclamos menores y estaâ relacionado con el mismo contrato, transaccioân, asunto o acontecimiento que e1 reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte apropiada y presenter una mociĂ©n para transferir el reclamo del Demandante a dicha corte, para poder resolver los dos reclamos juntos. Puede ver una descripcioân de los montos permitidos en el paârrafo anterior titulado "Corte de reclamos menoresâ. puede pagar en ese momento, vaya aI juicio y diga que quiere hacer los pagos. â No ir al juicio y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencia. Si no Ilega a un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va al juicio (fallo por falta de comparecencia), eljuez le puede otorgar al Demandante lo que estĂ© reclamando mĂ©s los costos de la corte. En ese caso. el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el falIo. LQuĂ© hago si necesito mĂ©s tiempo? Puede cambiar Ia fecha del juicio si: ' No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendrĂ© que pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio). o ' No Ie entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibiĂ© la orden para ir a la corte) por Io menos 15 dias antes del juicio (Ă© 20 dias si vive fuera del condado), o ' Necesita mĂ©s tiempo para conseguir intĂ©rprete. (Se permite un solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar e5 juicio). Pregdntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y Ias cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O Ilene el formulario SC-150 (o escriba una carta) y envielo antes del plazo a Ia corte y a todas Ias otras personas que figuran en sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque para pagar los costos de la corte, a menos que le hayan dado una exenciĂ©n. ÂąNecesita'ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado Ie puede ayudar sin cargo. _J Efnflil-Claims Admr [458] 35321 DU, {Uflfiflns 2, B] O visite www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores. Revised January 1, 2020 Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores) SC-1 OD. Page 5 of 5 finnerlânr Qtnurt of Qliahâfnrmâa ' ATTACHMENT 80-8006 Qfiuunty nf Ă©unta @Iara Downtown Courthouse 191 North First Street San Jose', California 95 I 13 NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara - Small Claims Division encourages alternative dispute resolution (mediation) to resolve cases where the parties agree to participate voluntarily. WHAT IS MEDlATION? Mediation is a voluntary process for resolving disputes with the help of a neutral third pany, called a mediator. Mediation allows you and the other party to reach a mutually acceptable settlement of the cases instead of having to appear in court to have a judge impose a decision on you. Mediation proceedings are confidential and conducted in private. The mediator will not provide legal advice, evaluate your case, or make any decision or judgment for you. However, the mediator will help you and the other party focus on reaching an agreement that is acceptable to all parties involved in the dispute. The mediator will draft a written agreement. WHEN CAN | GO TO MEDIATION? You may participate in mediation before your court appearance date regardless of where the case was filed. If you choose mediation, you are encouraged to contact the following agencies as soon as possible to schedule the mediation or to ask any questions that you may have: SMALL CLAIMS DISPUTES SANTA CLARA COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM SERVICES at (408) 792-2327 or email ogencase@ohr.sccgovkorg or visit www.sccdrgsorg HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD DISPUTES SANTA CLARA COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM SERVICES Community Disputes at (408) 792-2327 or email opencase@ohr.sccgov.org or visit www.sccdrgs.org 0R PROJECT SENTINEL Gilroy, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale at (408) 720-9888 The staff at the offices listed above will discuss the mediation process with you. They can provide a wide variety of conflict resolution services. HOW DOES MEDIATION WORK? Both the plaintiff and the defendant must agree to participate in the process. A mediator from the program will meet with you and the other party in your case. You may wish to call the dispute resolution program office ahead of time to try to resolve your Small Claims case before the hearing date. If your case is resolved through mediation, you and the other party will sign a document that outlines what you both have agreed to do. If you are not able to resolve your case through mediation, you will go to court and a judicial officer will hear your case. Mediation will not delay your opportunity for a court hearing. The Court, of course, hopes that the mediation will resolve the dispute and eliminate the need for court action. 50-8006 REV 01/01/16 NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS Page 1 of2 Superior Qtuurt of QLaIifurmâa . ATTACHMENT 80-8006 Qtnuntp nf 5mm QEIara WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEDIATION? One of the advantages of mediation, compared with a trial, is that it allows the parties more time to present their issues and it allows options and resolutions to be discussed candidly and privately. As a result, the parties to a dispute can be in more control of the resolution than when a judge is involved. Mediation proceedings are confidential and conducted in private. Mediations can be conveniently scheduled at any time during the day, some eariy evenings, and on limited weekends. For more information on how mediation can help your case, please go to; o httpzllwww.scscourt.orq/self help/sehâ help videosshtml OR Go to www.scscounorg Click on "Self-Help" near the top of the page, Click on "Small Claims", then Click on "SeIf-Help Videos" link in the top, middle section of the page sc-aoos REV 01/01/16 NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS Page 2 of 2 Ă©uperxânr «Enurt of QEaItturnia ATTACHMENT sc-sozo QEuunty at Ă©anta QEIara Downtown Courthouse 191 North First Street San Jose', California 951 13 REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN ON-LINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) FOR SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara - Small Claims Division, encourages parties to use ODR to resolve monetary disputes where all panies agree to participate voluntarily. ml l. _I. l. I I I. [gag]? ODR is a voluntary process for resolving disputes. Disputes may be resolved between the parties or with the help of a neutral third party, called a mediator. ODR a||ows you and the other party to reach a mutually acceptable settlement of the cases without having to appear in court to have a judge impose a decision on you. e' o t'o o rovide h o our e iat'on r ediati n i secure A ' - - - .' ' -.-'-..0-1 o, â94,.- .- oc.The mediator will not provide legal advice, evaluate your case, or make any decision or judgment for you. However, the mediator will help you and the other party focus on reaching an agreement that is acceptable to all parties involved in the dispute. If you reach a settlement agreement an agreement will be created and filed automatically with the Court, eliminating the necessity of you having to appear in Court. '7 You may participate in ODR before your court appearance date by providing your email address to the court at least 20 days before your scheduled hearing. When the court receives both partiesâ email addresses, your case will automatically be forwarded to the ODR program. Once the plaintiff initiates the process, the defendant will have the opportunity to opt in and the ODR process can begin. Please add the ODR program email address âno-reply@uat-scscourt.modria.com" to your contacts to ensure your invitation does not go to your spam or junk folder. V U D C To request ODR please go to http://www.scscourt.org/self help/smal! claims/small claims ODR.shtml to complete your request form. Please Note: In order to participate in the ODR program the Court must receive your email address at least 20 days before your scheduled hearing. oe' o 'o le se ot0' httmâfwww.scscourmrg/sclIâ help/small claimsfsmall claims 11elu.shlml http://wvm.soscourt.orq/self hefp/self help videosshtml. g: Go to wwwlscscourtorg Click on "Se|f-He|p" near the top of the page. Click on "Small Claims". then Click on "Self-Help Videos" link in the top, middle section of the page) SC-BOZOREV 12/180019 REQUEST To PARTICIPATE IN ON-LINE Page 1 0H DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) FOR SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS