virginia judicial settlement conference program
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Virginia JudicialSettlement Conference
Program
11-Year Cumulative Statistical Update November
2003 – June 30, 2015
Retired Circuit Court JudgesBringing Calm to the Storm
Referred CasesReferred Cases 11,673 cases have been referred to settlement conferences since 11/03.
9,825 cases have been paid for since 11/03.
8,765 cases have been captured and are graphically displayed on the following charts.
2,694 cases are pending receipt of reports or actual conference.
214 cases were cancelled before reaching conference.
10,441
8,7117,845
2,384
2120
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
Cas
es
Referra
ls
Paid C
ases
Captured
Pending
Cance
lled
Settlement Conference ExpendituresSettlement Conference Expenditures
$7,400
$57,800
$105,800
$133,800
$171,000$165,000
$219,000$213,200
$220,200$225,200
$223,800222,800
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
2003-
2004
2004-
2005
2005-
2006
2006-
2007
2007-
2008
2008-
2009
2009-
2010
2010-
2011
2011-
2012
2012-
2013
2013-
2014
2014-
2015
# Cases37
289
529
669
855
825
1095
1066
1101
1126
1119
1114
Case Type CategoriesCase Type CategoriesMiscellaneous
3.5%Commercial15.7%
Domestic44.9%
Tort/Personal Injury35.9%
Tort/PI Domestic Commercial Miscellaneous
Types of CasesTypes of CasesOther Commercial
1.3%
Real Estate2.5%
Landlord Tenant0.6% Assault
0.6%
Condemnation1.6%
Construction3.2%
Debt0.9%
Divorce42.8% Other Domestic
1.3% Probate0.8%
Other PI3.7%
Libel Defamation0.5%
Slip & Fall1.8%
Medical Malpractice1.4%
Auto Accident27.9%Contract
5.6%
Miscellaneous3.5%
Agreement RateAgreement Rate
64.8% of referred cases successfully reached an agreement either during or soon after the conference
Note: This does NOT include pending cases
62.9%
1.9%
35.2%
Reached at time of conference
Reached after, but as result of conference
Not Reached
Length of ConferencesLength of Conferences
The average length of a conference is 3.1 hours.
700
2342
2714
1542
759
364213 108 49 72
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
Cases
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+
Hours
Referring Circuit CourtsReferring Circuit Courts
68% of all cases have been referred by 10 courts in the Tidewater Area (Hampton, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, James City/Williamsburg, Norfolk, Newport News, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, York and Chesapeake).
32% of the cases to date have been referred by 109 other courts across Virginia.
A total of 119 circuit courts have referred cases.
Only 2 circuit courts has never referred a case.
Number of Cases Number of Cases Referred By CourtReferred By Court
3455
371
1482
14421007436
1497
374482 497 561
Virginia Beach
Hampton
Newport News
Chesapeake
JCC/Wmsbg
York
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Henrico
Suffolk
Other Courts
Party SatisfactionParty Satisfaction
8,014
544 640
1,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0007,0008,0009,000
Very Appropriate SomewhatAppropriate
Not At AllAppropriate
Settlement Conference Was:
Data reported from 8,622 exit surveys received to date. 99.3% of parties viewed settlement conference as appropriate.
Party SatisfactionParty Satisfaction
7,091
1242289
01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0007,0008,000
Very Helpful Somewhat Helpful Not At All Helpful
Settlement Conference Process Was:
Data reported from 8,622 exit surveys received to date. 96.6% of parties viewed conference as very or somewhat helpful.
Party SatisfactionParty Satisfaction
8567
55
0100020003000400050006000700080009000
Yes No
Would You Request a Conference Again?
Data reported from 8,622 exit surveys received to date. 99.4% of parties would request a settlement conference again.
Party SatisfactionParty Satisfaction
8582
400
100020003000400050006000700080009000
Yes No
Would You RecommendSettlement Conference?
Data reported from 8,622 exit surveys received to date. 99.5% of parties would recommend settlement conference.
Feedback: Exit Survey CommentsFeedback: Exit Survey Comments “This process was extremely effective. The demeanor and
knowledge of the judge carried tremendous goodwill and weight with my clients.”
“This is one of many settlement conferences in which I have participated and I highly recommend the process; it is wonderful for the “little man” with limited resources to be heard without going broke in the process.”
“This is probably the best system the Supreme Court has devised to resolve matters inexpensively and completely.”
“Settlement in this case was nothing short of a miracle! The judge has my sincere gratitude as well as that of my client.”
“This is the most helpful process. I don’t know how we practiced law without it in the past!”
Feedback: Exit Survey CommentsFeedback: Exit Survey Comments “This process is an excellent use of judicial resources and
saves the litigants thousands of dollars in trial preparation, as well as the court’s trial calendar.”
“ …settlement conferences are 9 times out of 10 the most efficient manner to resolve divorce matters.”
“In all, there were five attorneys involved in this case. Unfortunately, the five of us could not agree on the time of day, but in about five hours, with the help of [the judge], all issues, including the original complaint and the counter-claim, had been resolved. Amazing.”
“I, too, was surprised that we could achieve a resolution through a settlement conference. This really was client counseling and negotiations at its best. We find this program to be of the best quality!”
Feedback: Exit Survey CommentsFeedback: Exit Survey Comments “It took three hours to settle what we could not settle in six
years. Excellent process!” “The judge leveraged his time on the bench to offer
perspective to the parties that bridged the gap in this case!” “The settlement judge did more than settle a tough lawsuit
by also restoring a relationship.” “The judge was able to help the parties to use their
common sense while making decisions about emotional issues. He was able to help them arrive at a settlement after nine years of feuding. Excellent!”
“The judges who conduct settlement conferences are the unsung heroes of the judicial system. They are real public servants!”
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