Small Claims Mediation

You have begun or have received judicial proceedings of the Small Claims Division?

Small claims mediation may be the solution!

Is the small claims mediation obligatory?
No. For there to be mediation, all parties must agree. Did you know that when a motion is filed, the Court‘s clerk always offers mediation service to the applicant if he wishes to use this service. If the defendant also agrees to use the service, the parties will subsequently convene to meet with a mediator at a time that suits them both.

What is the duration of a mediation in small claims Court?

On average, the duration of a mediation in small claims Court is about an hour and takes place in private.

What are the costs of mediation in small claims Court?

This service is very interesting because in addition to avoid litigation if both parties agree, this service does not cost anything to the parties.