Settlement Conference Brief

Orange County Superior Court · Locally Approved Forms

Verified current as of July 16, 2026

The Settlement Conference Brief is a document that parties in a lawsuit prepare to present their side of the case to a judge before trial, explaining the facts, issues, and what they believe is fair resolution. Anyone involved in a civil lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court—whether a person suing someone else, being sued, or their attorney—would need to file this form to have their position heard by the judge before the case goes to trial.