(FSJN)Introduction

Introduction

This step-by-step guide is for you if you’ve been served with a Notice of Judicial Case Conference.

If you haven't received this document but you want to request a JCC, go to our step-by-step guide, Request a JCC.

What's a JCC?

A JCC is a confidential meeting between you, the other person involved in your case (for example, your ex-spouse), your lawyers if you have them, and a judge or master. It gives you and the other person a chance to work things out without having to go to court.

Having a JCC can save time, money, and stress, especially if it helps you settle your case.

A JCC isn't required if having it could be dangerous or unfair, or if it's too soon or too late to resolve your issues. You can apply to be excused from having a JCC in the next step.

How long does the process take?

The JCC process will take at least one to two months, but could take several more if your Supreme Court registry is busy.

When you don't have to attend, apply to be excused from a JCC, if you want. Do this as early as possible after you're served with the Notice of Judicial Case Conference
File and serve a Financial Statement. If you need a Financial Statement, fill it out, file it at the registry, and serve it on the other person. Do this at least 7 days before your JCC.
Prepare for the JCC. You'll have at least 30 days to read over the documents that were served on you and prepare what you'll say in your meeting.
Go to the JCC. The meeting usually goes for about 90 minutes.
At the end of the JCC: if you can agree, write up orders about what you decided. If you can't agree, move toward more mediation and possibly a trial.
Updated on 5 November 2019
Wellness

A JCC can help to avoid or reduce the hard feelings that can arise when you have to go to court.