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Harabedian Bill to Expand Court Mediation Clears Senate Committee
A bill to expand court-ordered mediation in Los Angeles County, aimed at reducing trial calendar congestion and improving access to justice, has passed the state Senate Judiciary Committee. Assemblymember John Harabedian announced that AB 1950 cleared the committee, allowing judges to refer civil matters to mediation regardless of dispute amount.
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