Trial Readiness Court
What is TRC?
It is a procedural hearing (i.e. a check-in) to make sure everything is ready for trial. The judge does not make any orders about a specific date for trial. You should already have all documents served and filed. Witnesses should be arranged and ready to attend. Exhibits and evidence should be organized. You should be prepared to proceed immediately when the court assigns you a trial slot.
This appearance is not about deciding the case.
It is about logistics and compliance.
What forms do you need to file for TRC?
You need to serve trial readiness form.
Can trial adjournments be addressed at TRC?
Trial adjournment requests may be made at the TRC if they were not addressed at the Trial Management Conference.
The judge will usually confirm:
- Disclosure is complete
- No outstanding documents
- Issues for trial are clearly defined
- Determine exactly what is still in dispute
- Witness readiness
- Who is testifying
- How many witnesses
- Estimated time per witness
- Trial length
- Realistic number of days
- Procedural compliance
- Expert reports served on time
- Trial management briefs filed
- Whether settlement is still possible (but this is secondary)