What does"NOTICE OF SETTING" MEAN AND IT also says: THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CAUSE IS SET FOR A STATUS/ DISMISSAL HEARING.

You posted this under criminal defense but my guess is that it is a family law question. It means that it is set for a status or dismissal hearing - the judge wants to know what is going on with the case and if there is nothing happening, then the case will be dismissed.

What this basically means is that you need to show up on that date and hopefully demonstrate youve been making progression resolving the case. If the case hasn't been set for a final hearing yet, that will probably be expected. Odds ate good, though, that the phrasing used in the notice is just a form thing and not anything directed specifically at you, if that makes you feel better. Assuming you have an attorney, you might ask your attorney what progress has been made on the case since the last setting and if he or she is anticipating any problems from the judge at this setting. Good luck.

This should most likely be reposted in the family law forum to allow for responses from persons that practice in this area. Basically what this means is the court wants to know what steps are being taken to resolve the claims that are pending in your case. If you do not appear or do not present sufficient proof of activity in the case, the court could dismiss the matter or could extend the time to get things done. Contact a family lawyer to make sure all necessary actions are taken.