ADR use in the district requires consent of all parties. The summary jury trial has been used by some judges. Judicial settlement conferences.
Settlement is discussed at the final pretrial conference, which is held in all trial-ready cases.
All judges are available to hold settlement conferences, either at their discretion or on request of counsel. In appropriate cases, the assigned judge will ask another judge to host the settlement conference. Of note Obligations of counsel. Counsel must be prepared to discuss the case's suitability for ADR with the assigned judge. Information from court.