Project Sentinel
Day-of-Court Mediation Services
Currently serving Santa Clara County Court
and Stanislaus County Court
Project Sentinel provides mediation to all interested parties in Civil Harassment, Unlawful Detainer, and Small Claims cases. Parties have the opportunity to reach an agreement which may be an enforceable court order once approved by the Court.
Mediation is a voluntary, free, and confidential process to have a supported negotiation to resolve housing conflicts. There is no downside to mediation, a dispute resolution structure that allows you to take control outcomes.
The mediators assigned to your case are highly trained neutral professionals with specific experience and knowledge to help you navigate your concerns.
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Parties who can reach an agreement through mediation are often more satisfied with the outcome rather than having a judge decide one way or the other. If no agreement is reached, parties can still proceed to a trial on the same day.
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programas administrados para ayudar a las personas con problemas de vivienda
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programas administrados para ayudar a las personas con problemas de vivienda
Through Project Sentinel Day-of-Court Mediation Program, not only are participants able to achieve satisfactory results, but the court has less of a burden on their docket, and it also alleviated the burden for the interpreter's office by avoiding a lengthy court-certified interpreted trial.
Each mediation, large or small, has a similar ripple effect with the parties and courts. Even without an agreement, parties are better prepared to state their side of the dispute and have been able to make informed decisions on how to move forward, creating a more streamlined trial process.​
Average Yearly Hours Mediated: 5,692
Average Yearly Mediated Cases: 3,414
Average Yearly Mediation Value: $426,900
Project Sentinel currently provides Day-of-Court Mediation Services in the Santa Clara County Superior Court and the Stanislaus County Superior Court and mediators are in court to offer parties mediation prior to trial.
If you have a trial scheduled in these counties, you may be able to utilize these services come the day of your trial.​
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For more information or for scheduling mediation prior to the hearing date, please contact the following departments depending on your country. ​
Santa Clara County Superior Court
Day-of-Court Mediation Program
Mediators are in court to offer parties mediation prior to trial on most days for Civil Harassment and Unlawful Detainer (eviction) cases in Department 4 and on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for Small Claims cases in Departments 15.
Contact
408-414-5358
​If you need help before your court date, please contact the Self Help center for assistance: santaclara.courts.ca.gov/self-help
Stanislaus County Superior Court
Day-of-Court Mediation Program
Mediators are in court to offer parties mediation prior to trial on the day-of-court for Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer (eviction) cases.​
Contact
209-236-1577 (9am - 4pm)
​If you need help before your court date, please contact the Self Help center for assistance: www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/self-help
What Participants Say
“When I arrived at court, I was very scared. I have never done this before, and I did not have anyone to help me. I am extremely happy to have had [The Mediator] here to help me! Thank you for providing this service.”
2024 Mediation Participant