Each judge fashions the procedure as needed for the specific case and maintains his or her own list of mediators consisting of both attorneys and other qualified persons. Counsel may also recommend another mediator for the court's consideration. The parties pay the mediator's fee. Number of cases. Case selection Eligibility of cases.
All cases are eligible for mediation.
No case types are excluded from consideration for mediation. Opt-out or removal. There is no opt-out procedure because referral occurs only with party consent. Referral may be made at the initial scheduling conference or at any other time appropriate for the case. The mediator determines whether any materials should be submitted before the mediation session.