There are no per-judge limits on referrals made with party consent. When a case is referred to mediation, an order of referral is entered. Opt-out or removal. Court rules do not provide a mechanism for removing a case from referral to mediation. A case may be referred to mediation at any time in the litigation.
Parties submit a position paper of ten pages or less to the mediator.
Other essential papers may be appended, but pleadings are not submitted unless requested by the mediator. Logistical arrangements for the mediation session are made jointly by the mediator and the parties. The mediation session can be held at any convenient location. The mediation process must generally be concluded within sixty days of the referral date. Number and length of sessions.