Notice of Stay of Proceedings and Early Evaluation Conference, Joint Inspection

Judicial Council of California · Civil

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form notifies parties that court proceedings are temporarily paused and schedules an early evaluation conference where both sides will jointly inspect evidence or property relevant to their dispute. Parties in civil cases use this form to delay litigation while they meet with a neutral evaluator to assess their case and potentially resolve their disagreement without a trial.