All civil cases filed in the district are subject to mediation, but referrals are made only with party consent. The mediation process is confidential and is paid for by the parties. Number of cases. This information is not yet available. Case selection Eligibility of cases.
All civil cases are eligible for mediation.
No case type is presumed ineligible or inappropriate. Each judge determines whether mediation would be promising in a particular case. Referrals are made only with party consent. Opt-out or removal. Parties may decline to participate in mediation by notifying the court.