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 7:30 PM Reviewed By: A. Granados Case #20SC083099 Envelope: 4225339 20SC083099 5/5/2020 A. Granados 10/13/20 1:00 pm 15 Plaintiff's Claizm and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: I You are the defendant ifyour name is listed in @on page 2 ofthis form. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in @on page 2. You and the plaintiff must go 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 property be taken to pay this claim. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need t0 prove your case. Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en ® de la pégina 2 de este formulario. La persona que Io demanda es el Demandante, Ia que figura en CD de la pégina 2. Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuacién. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde el caso la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. Fill in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County Of Santa Clara San Jose Courthouse 191 N 1st St. San Jose, CA 951 13 Court fills in case number when form is filed Case Number: Case Name: Oportun Inc. vs. Luis Carlos Quintero Poveda Lea este formulario y todas las péginas adj untas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Order to Go to Court The people in CD and <2) must gO t0 court! (Clerkfi/ls outsectian below.) Trial Date Time Department Name and address of court, if different from above 1- 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-lOO-INFO, Informationfor the Plaintiff to know your rights. Get SC-l OO-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 clerk’s office and pay the filing fee. The clerk will write the date ofyour trial in the box above. ' You must have someone at least lS-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 “sewing,” or delivering, this form to public entities, associations, and some businesses. See forms SC-104, SC-l 04B, and SC-104C. ' Go t0 court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. SC-100, Page 1 of 5 a Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) Judicial Council of Calilomia, www,couns.ca.gov Revised January 1, 2020‘ Mandatory Fonn Code 01 Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq., 116.220(c). 116.340(g) 20SC083099 Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: Oportun Inc. Q) The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: Oponun Inc. Phone: 650-810-8876 Street address: 201 Willow St San Jose CA 951 10 Street ‘ Cily State Zip Mailing address (ifdifferem): 2 Circle Star Way San Carlos CA 94070 Street City Stale Zip If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here: Name: N/A Phone: Street address: Street City State Zip Mailing address ({fdifferent): Street City State Zip D Check here ifmore than two plaintiffs and attachform SC-IOOA. D Check here ifeither plaintijflisted above is doing business under afictitious name. Ifso, attachform SC-103. D Check here ifany plaintiflis a ”licensee ” 0r ”deferred deposit originator" (payday lender) under Financial Code sections 23000 et seq. (Q The Defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: Name: Luis Carlos Ouintero Poveda Phone: Street address: 5805 CHARLOTTE DR APT 553 SAN JOSE CA 95123 Street City State Zip Mailing address (ifdszerent): Street 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, ifknown: Address: Sheet Cin State Zip D Check here ifyour case 1's against more than one defendant, and attachform SC-IOOA. D Check here ifany deféndant is 0n active military duty, and write his 0r her name here: @ The plaintiff claims the defendant owes §1,229.16 (Explain bezow); a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money? Defendant is delinquent on his/her loan payments Loan No. 3926 106 When did this happen? (Date).-_E/_3/39L9___ b. If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (D0 not include court costs orfeesfor service.) Principal owed, finance charge, late fees B Check here ifyou need more space. Attach one sheet ofpaper orform MC-031 and write ”SC-IOO, Item 3 ” at the top. Ramsemnuawozo PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court sc-1oo, Page 2 of5 (Small Claims) 20SC083099 Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: Oportun Inc. ® 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: Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): a. D (1) Where the defendant lives or does business. (4) Where a contract (written or spoken) was made, (2) Where the plaintiff‘s property 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. (u?\ b. E Where the buyer or lessee signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim, is about an offer 0r contract for personal, family, or household goods, services, or loans. (Code Civ. Proc., § 395(b).) . 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 Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or Iived 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.) . D Other (specifiz): O P- (D List the zip code of the place checked in (3) above (ifyou know): 95110 Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? D Yes m No Ifyes, and ifyou have had arbitration, fill outform SC-1 01, attach z't t0 thisform, and check here: D Are you suing a public entity? D Yes m No Ifyes, you mustfile a written claim with the entityfirst. D A claim was filed on (date): 1fthe public entity denies your claim 0r does not answer within the time allowed by law, you canfile thisform. Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? m Yes D No Ifyes, thefilingfeefor this case will be higher. 1o ls your claim for more than $2,500? D Yes fl 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. ® | 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 any ' form i5 true and 00m“ Marlen Ramos; Legal Collections Date: 4/ l /2020 ; Specialist } Plaintijftypes 0r prints name here Date: > Secondplaintijfgzpes 0r prints name here Secondplaintiflsigns hereJ 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 clerk’s office for form MC-4 1 0, Requestfor Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.) @<>@ OGD ----- mmmmmzo PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court sc-1oo. Paae 3 of5 (Small Claims) SC-1 00 Information for the defendant (the person being sued) "Small claims court" is a special 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 I need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before orafter 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 l 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 "Be Prepared for Your Trial“ at www. courts. ca.gov/smal/claim s/prepare. What if | need an accommodation? Ifyou 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 | don’t 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 coun-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 I get the court forms | need? Go to any courthouse or your county law library, or print forms at www. couns. ca. gov/smallclaims/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, file 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 SC-200 or form SC-130, Notice of Entry of Judgment. ' If you were not at the trial, fill out and file form SC-135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration, to ask the judge to cancel the judgment (decision). If the judge does not give you a new trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File form SC-140. For more information on appeals, see www.courts.ca.gov/ sma/Iclaims/appeals. Do I 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 Smali Claims Advisor for help. * Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the coun 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 orin person) to all parties. (Your letterto 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. T0 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 Defendant's Claim (form 80-120) and bring the claim in this action. lfyour claim is for more than allowed in small claims court. you may still file it in small claims court ifyou give up the amount over the small claims value amount. or you may file a claim for the full value of the claim in the appropriate 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 plaintiff‘s claim, you may file your c|aim in the appropriate court and file a motion to transfer the plaintiff's 's claim to that court to resolve both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts allowed in the paragraph above titled “Small Claims Court." - Agree with the plaintiff's claim and pay the money. Or. if you can't pay the money now. go to your trial and say you want to make payments. ' Let the case "default." If you don't settle and do not go to the trial (default). the judge may give the plaintiff what he or she is asking for plus coun 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 schedufied date (you will have to pay a fee to postpone the trial). or ' You did not get served (receive this orderto 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 80-150 (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. ® r mmmms Murmur L [4118] 332m DU, {flvfinns 2, B] Or go to www. courts. ca. gov/sma/Ic/aims/advisor. who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).) Need help? Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free. j J Revised January 1. 2020 (SmaIl PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-1 00, Page 4 of 5 Claims) SC-1 00 Informacién para el demandado (Ia persona demandada) La "Corte de TeelamOS menores" es una COTTB ESPBCiaI donde 59 " Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta a Ia corte deciden casos por $1 0,000 o menos. Los individuos, o sea las antes del juicio explicando por que’ cree que es la corte “personas fisicas" y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden equivocada. Pidale a Ia cone que despida el reclamo.Tiene que reclamar hasta $10,000. Las corporaciones, asociaciones. entidades entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo o en persona) a pUblicas y otras empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta $5,000. (Vea todas las partes. (Su cana a la borte tiene que decir que hizo Ia abajo para las excepciones.*) El proceso es ra'pido y barato. Las entrega.) reglas son senciilas e informales. Usted es el Demandado--la ' Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lleve testigos. recibos y persona que se esté demandando. La persona que lo esta' cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Si desea que _ demandando es el Demandante. la corte emita una orden de comparecencia para que los testigos i LNEcesito un abogado7 puede hablar con un abogado antes o vayan al juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-107, Citaton'o de reclamos después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo merfores (Small Claims Sproena) Y emrégueseb Egalmente 3| represente ante la corte (a menos que se trate de una apeiacio’n de un ‘55“90- caso de reclamos menores). ' Demandar a la persona ue Io demandé. Si tiene un reclamo contra el Demandante. y e reclamo se puede presentar en la corte de reclamos menores, tal como se describe en este formulario, puede presentar el formulario SC-1 20. Reclamo del demandado (Defendant’s Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo caso. Si su reclamo excede el h’mite permitido en Ia corte de reclamos menores. puede igualmente presentarlo en la corte de ¢C6mo me preparo para ir a Ia corte? No tiene que presenter ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a menos que piense que e'sta es la cone equivocada para su caso. Pero ”eve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su juicio" en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese. ¢Qué hago si necesito una adaptacién? Si tiene una discapacidad reclamos menores Si esta- dispuesto a “miter su reclamo a] o tiene impedimentos de audicién. Ilene el fonnulario MC-410, ma-ximo permifido' o puede presemar un reclamo por el monto Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de Ia total en [a cone apropI-ada. Si su reclamo excede e, ”mite C°ne ° a] COO’d'”ad°r de AcceSO/ADA de 5“ cone- permitido en Ia corte de reclamos menores y esta’ relacionado con ¢Que' pasa si no hablo bien inglés? Pregl'mtele al secretario de la el mismo contrato, transaccién, asunto o acontecimiento que el cone Io ma’s pronto posible si en eljuzgado habra’ un intérpre‘e reclamo del Demandante. puede presenter su reclamo en Ia corte disponible y cémo solicitarlo. No siempre estén disponibles Ios apropiada y presenter una mocién para transferir el reclamo del intérpretes de Ia corte. Otra opcién es llevar a un adulto que pueda Demandante a dicha corte. para poder resolver los dos reclamos interpreter para usted siempre que esa persona no sea un testigo ni juntos. Puede ver una descripcién de los montos permitidos en el un abogado. O puede pedir a Ia corte una Iista de intérpretes pa’rrafo anterior titulado “Corte de reclamos menores". Pamwlares d'SPon'b'es para contratar‘ ' Aeptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, si no (,Dénde puedo obtener los formularios de Ia corte que necesito? puede pager en ese memento. vaya a! juicio y diga que quiere Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, Ia biblioteca legal de su condado, hacer los pagos_ o imprima lqs fOfmulgrios en www.courts.ca.gov/ smallclaimslforms - No ir al juicio y aceptar el fauo por falta de comparecencia' Si l (Pég'na eSta e” 'ngies) no Mega a un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va aI juicio (fallo ‘ (LQUé P353 en 9' iUiCiO? El juez ESCUChaFé a ambas Partes- El J'UEZ porfalta de comparecencia), el juez Ie puede otorgar al puede tomar su decisién durante Ia audiencia o enviérsela por correo Demandante Io que esta' reclamando més los costos de la corte. deSPUéS- En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, ¢Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra’ que su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) ¢Qué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del I ' Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de jUiCiO Si: ape/acién (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 ' No puede ir a Ia cone en la fecha programada (tendra’ que pagar dias después de que el secretario le entregue o envie Ia decisién una cuota para aplazar eljuicio), o (fallo) de' erZ en el fOFmUIETiO 30200 0 30-1 30. AVISO d9 ' No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibio' la orden PUb/icaCién de’ fa/IO (NOtice 0f ENVY 0f JUdgment)- para ir a Ia corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del juicio (é 20 dias ' Si no estuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presents el formulario SC-1 35, Si Vive fuera de' COHdadO), 0 AViSO d9 PetiCI'O'n Para anwar 9/ fal/O y DeC/araCién Para Padme 3| ' Necesita ma’s tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permits un i jueZ que anule el faIIO (decisién). Si la Gone n0 Ie OtOfga Un nuevo solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar e] juicio, tiene 10 dlas para apelar Ia decisio‘n. Presents el formulario juicio)_ 30-140- Pregt‘mtele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las Para obtener més informacién sobre Ias apelaciones, vea www. CUOtaS Para amazaf U" J'UiCiO- 0 "ene 9| fofmUlafiO 30-150 (0 ascribe couns‘ca,goV/reclamosmenoreS/ape/aC/ones‘ una cana) y envielo antes del plazo a Ia corte y a todas las otras _ ' _ ’ personas que figuran en sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque ¢Ten9° otras °Pc'oneS? S'- S' '0 eSta” demandandoi pued95 para pagar los costos de Ia corte. a menos que Ie hayan dado una ' Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y e1 Demandante se exencién. ponen de acuerdo en cémo resolver el caso, el Demandante tiene ('Necesita ayuda? E| Asesor de Reclamos Menores de 5U que presentar el formulario ClV-1 10, Solicitud de desestimacio‘n ® condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. (Request for Dismissal) ante el secretario de Ia corte. Pidale al l- -| Asesor de Reclamos Menores que lo ayude. El ‘ “relatingMmr [411m 332nm nu, {muons 2, B] O visite www.couns.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores. ' Excepclones: Exislen diferentes limi‘es en un reclamo contra un garante. (Vea el COdigo de Procedimiamo Civil, secoibn 116.220 (c).) RBV‘Sem””a'V 1'2”” Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN 5°40"! Page 5 0‘ 5 ' V Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores) _J Superior QEnurt of Qtalifurnia ATTACHMENT sc-soos @nuntp uf Qanta @Iara Downtown Courthouse 191 North First Street San José, California 951 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 MEDIATION? Mediation is a voluntary process for resolving disputes with the help of a neutral third party, caHed a mediator. Mediation allows you and the other party to reach a mutually acceptabie 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.sccgov.org 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 OR PROJECT SENTINEL Gilroy, Paio 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. sc‘aoos REV 01/01/16 NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS Page 1 orz Superior QEnurt nf @alifornia ATTACHMENT SC-8006 QEnunty nf Qanta 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 early evenings, and on limited weekends. For more information on how mediation can help your case, please go to; o http://www.scscourt.orq/self help/seif help videos.shtm| OR Go to www.scscourt.org Click on "SeIf-Help" 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 80-8006 REV 01/01/16 NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS Page 2 of 2 finnerinr Qiuurt of Qtalitnrm'a ATTACHMENT sc-8020 (Enunty nf 55mm QEIara Downtown Courthouse 191 North First Street San José, California 951 l3 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 parties agree to panicipate voluntarily. _. . . D 9 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 allows 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. T e' rmation o rovidet rou h o e o' io r e i ti 's ecu ea d 'I Q'I -. ILA“ ' a -. " 'V ‘ V‘ -‘ --‘-..-. ‘ I ' ‘ 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. v You may participate in ODR before your court appearance date by providing you’r email address to the court at least 20 days before your scheduled hearing. When the court receives both parties’ email addresses, your case will automatically be fon/varded 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 “no-reply@uat-scscourt.modria.com” to your contacts to ensure your invitation does not go to your spam or junk folder. V E DD E C To requestODR please gotohttp://www.scscourt.org/self help/small claims/small claims ODR.shtm|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. e'fo tio ese 00' him://www.scscourt.or2/Self helD/smail claims/small claims hdmshmfl http://www.soscourt.orq/self heIp/self help videos.shtml. g Go to www.scscourt.org Click on "Self-Help" 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) 80-8020 REV 12/18/2019 REQUEST To PARTICIPATE IN ON-LINE Page 1 0H DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) FOR SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS