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.
The parties may learn at the status conference that they are in fact ready to move forward to a trial on any disputed issues. A status conference can also be continued to another status conference to make sure one side does what he or she agrees to at the hearing.
Judges use the final status conferences (sometimes called an “issues” or “trial readiness” conference) to: Assess the likelihood of settlement. Ensure trial readiness. Give the parties a chance to raise any issues that may impact the efficient flow of trial. Confirm whether a previously reserved jury will be required.
Status conference: The time the court has the parties meet to see how far along the case is, and to see if the parties have reached an agreement or settlement on all or most of the issues in the case.
If financial disclosure remains outstanding, the conference judge can make an order requiring either party to give the other the necessary documents. The judge can also order that party to pay all or some of the other party's costs for the conference. The judge's recommendations at a case conference are not binding.
(3) "Status conference" refers to court events scheduled with the parties and attorneys for the purpose of identifying the current status of the case and determining the next steps required to reach disposition.
If your burglary case is dismissed without prejudice, the prosector has to re-file the charges within the statute of limitations (1 or 3 years). If they fail to do so, then they are barred from filing charges for that alleged crime — and you will no longer have the threat of criminal charges hanging over your head.
The purpose of the final pretrial conference is to avoid surprises and to simplify the trial. Lead trial counsel must attend the conference and should be fully prepared and with authority to discuss all aspects of the case, including all previous efforts to settle the case and whether further discussions are possible.
California's Rule of Court 5.83 states that “Status Conference” refers to court events scheduled with the parties and attorneys to identify the current status of the case and to determine the next steps required to reach disposition.