Mandatory Mediation Program

The Mandatory Mediation Plan is designed to provide quicker, less expensive, and potentially more satisfying alternatives to continuing litigation, without impairing the quality of justice or the right to trial.

Detailed information regarding the Mandatory Mediation Plan is accessible via the links below. We ask that parties familiarize themselves with these documents, along with the Case Management Order, so they are prepared to discuss the possibility of mediation at their Initial Pretrial Conference. Offering this program provides a valuable service to the public and we appreciate and look forward to your cooperation.

Mediation Panel List

**Monthly Mediator Spotlight**

Mediation Panel Profiles

MANDATORY MEDIATION PROGRAM
Mandatory Mediation Plan
FORMS FOR MEDIATORS
Mediator Application
Mediator Oath of Office
Report of Mediation
FORMS FOR ATTORNEYS
Stipulation Selecting Mediator
Attestation Regarding Private Mediator
Joint Report of the Parties and Proposed Scheduling Order (Referred to Mediation)
Joint Report of the Parties and Proposed Scheduling Order (Referred to Mediation) - Judge Dugan
Joint Report of the Parties and Proposed Scheduling Order (Referred to Mediation) - Judge Gilbert
Joint Report of the Parties and Proposed Scheduling Order (Referred to Mediation) - Judge Yandle
Notice of Limited Appearance of Special Mediation Counsel
ATTORNEY INSTRUCTIONS
Attorney Instructions for Docketing Stipulation Selecting Mediator

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