# Consent Decree
**Court of [Jurisdiction]**
**Case No.: [Case Number]**
**Date: [Date]**
## PARTIES
This Consent Decree is entered into by and between:
- **[Plaintiff Name]**, hereinafter referred to as "Plaintiff",
Address: [Plaintiff Address]
- **[Defendant Name]**, hereinafter referred to as "Defendant",
Address: [Defendant Address]
## RECITALS
1. **Background**
- Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant alleging [briefly describe the nature of the complaint].
- The parties wish to settle this matter amicably without proceeding to trial.
2. **Purpose**
- The purpose of this Consent Decree is to resolve the issues raised in the complaint and to establish the respective rights and obligations of the parties going forward.
## TERMS OF THE CONSENT DECREE
### 1. **Jurisdiction and Venue**
The parties agree that this Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action and the parties, and that venue is proper in this Court.
### 2. **Effective Date**
This Consent Decree shall become effective immediately upon its entry by the Court.
### 3. **Obligations of the Defendant**
Defendant agrees to:
- A. [Detail obligations, e.g., to pay a specified sum of money, implement new policies, etc.]
- B. [Detail any further obligations or compliance measures]
### 4. **Obligations of the Plaintiff**
Plaintiff agrees to:
- A. [Detail obligations, e.g., to dismiss the complaint, not contest certain issues, etc.]
### 5. **Monitoring and Compliance**
- A. The Defendant shall provide the Plaintiff with reports on [specify timeline and nature of reports] to demonstrate compliance with this Consent Decree.
- B. The Plaintiff shall have the right to inspect [specify which areas/documents the Plaintiff shall have access to].
### 6. **Dispute Resolution**
In the event of a dispute regarding compliance with any provision of this Consent Decree, the parties agree to:
- A. Engage in good faith negotiations to resolve the dispute.
- B. If the dispute remains unresolved, either party may seek relief from the Court.
### 7. **Costs and Fees**
Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees related to this action and this Consent Decree.
### 8. **No Admission of Liability**
This Consent Decree is not to be construed as an admission of liability by the Defendant. The Defendant denies all allegations in the complaint.
### 9. **Modification of the Consent Decree**
This Consent Decree may be modified only by written consent of both parties and approval by the Court.
### 10. **Binding Effect**
This Consent Decree shall bind the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
## SIGNATURES
In witness whereof, the parties have executed this Consent Decree as of the date first written above.
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**[Plaintiff Name]**
**Signature: _________________________**
**Date: ______________________________**
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**[Defendant Name]**
**Signature: _________________________**
**Date: ______________________________**
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**So Ordered:**
**Judge [Name]**
**Date: ______________________________**
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**[Optional: Notarization Section if required]**
**State of [State]**
**County of [County]**
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___ day of ____________, 20___.
**Notary Public**
**My Commission Expires:** ______________________
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**End of Document**
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