Contra Costa County Superior Court Program

The Congress of Neutrals provides mediation services in small claims, unlawful detainer and civil harassment cases throughout Contra Costa County. Participation in these mediations, which are held on the day of trial in all three of the local branch courts (Pittsburg, Richmond and Martinez) is free of charge, voluntary and confidential.

Since the program’s inception in 2001, the number of mediations we have performed for the court on an annual basis has increased dramatically and we have conducted several thousands of mediations to date. The Congress also has a mentoring program for new mediators which provides them with volunteer mediation opportunities at the court under the supervision of experienced staff through our Mediation Mentoring Program (MMP).