Mediators are people from the community who are trained to resolve disputes. To become a certified mediator, one must attend a 24-hour, intensive training session coordinated through the State Supreme Court. Mediators are volunteers and are not paid for their services. Mediations are held at convenient hours in various local community settings. Sessions usually last 60 to 90 minutes, and after filing a case, you can expect a session to be scheduled usually within a two-week period.
Any person can request mediation services.
All information presented within a mediation session is confidential. Even if the case goes to court at a later date, the information presented within the mediation session cannot be presented in court. Contact Phil Johnson, Early Settlement East Central, or Tommye Howarth, Early Settlement South Central. Both coordinators office in Room 208 Fentem Hall, ECU Campus.