What does notice of status conference mean?

It means that a status conference has been set by the court on the date specified in the notice. This is usually for the court to determine where the case stands and whether or not it is ready for trial.

The purpose is for the judge to hear what the status of the case is by discussing it with the attorneys for all parties. ?Often it lasts only perhaps 5 minutes. The judge determines if the matter is ready for trial and what date that will be, unless a date has already been selected. The judge will ask if any more discovery is necessary [in UD cases none normally is done].You need to file 10 court days before the hearing a Case Management Conference statement which is found if you google Ca. court rules; it is actually easy to fill out, asking for a brief statement of what the case involves, damages, who has been served, etc..