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Mediation Eligibility Form And Confidential Mediation Statement - Rhode Island
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RHODE ISLAND SUPREME COURT APPELLATE MEDIATION PROGRAM MEDIATION ELIGIBILITY FORM AND CONFIDENTIAL MEDIATION STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS This is a two-part, double-sided form. Part I determines the eligibility and appropriateness of your case for mediation. Part II applies to eligible cases only and contains confidential information about your case in order to assist the mediator in a resolution as well as an authorization to mediate. 1. Pursuant to Provisional Rule A as amended, all parties must complete this form and submit it to the Supreme Court Appellate Mediation Program within twenty (20) days of filing a Notice of Appeal. All parties must send an original and two copies of Part I to the Appellate Mediation Program and one copy to all opposing counsel. 2. If your case is not eligible for mediation pursuant to Provisional Rule A as amended, you need not complete Part II of this form. Send the original and two copies only of Part I to the Appellate Mediation Program and one copy to opposing counsel. 3. If your case is eligible for mediation, you are required to complete Part II of this form as well. While Part I of the attached form is to be shared with opposing counsel, Part II provides parties an opportunity to inform only the mediator of additional information that could lead to resolution. Candor and honesty are strongly encouraged. a. Complete fully Part II (the confidential mediation statement) inclusive of the confidentiality and negotiation authorization section. Attach copies of the relevant orders, memoranda, and opinions from which this appeal has been taken. If you are the appellant(s) or cross-appellant(s), you are required to attach copies of the trial court's written decision(s) or order(s). b. Send the original and two copies of the form to the Appellate Mediation Program at the address indicated. Retain a copy to bring to the mediation session when assigned. Do NOT send a copy of Part II (the confidential mediation statement) to opposing counsel. 4. If after submission of your statements, it is determined that your case is not eligible or not appropriate for mediation, the parties will be sent notification by the Appellate Mediation Program that the case has not been selected. 5. If after submission of your statements, your case is deemed eligible and appropriate for mediation, the Appellate Mediation Program will send notice of the scheduled session to all parties. Please make every effort to have counsel and clients available on the assigned date and time. MEDIATION SESSIONS ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO BE RESCHEDULED ONCE FOR GOOD CAUSE. A request to reschedule must be made at least seven (7) days before the session. 6. To adequately prepare for mediation, counsel should become fully aware of his/her client's interests, goals, and needs and acquire appropriate authority to participate in the mediation conference and the potential settlement. Counsel should further educate his/her client regarding the mediation process and its possible outcomes. We strongly suggest that you refer to the Appellate Mediation Program's "Mediation Tip Sheets" for counsel and clients in preparation for your session. 7. Please note that during the Appellate Mediation Process the Appellate Rules of Procedure are NOT suspended; only the time within which to order the transcript and transmit the record is extended, as per Provisional Rule A. Should you need additional time, it is recommended that you file a motion with the Court for an extension. AMP7/Rev. 2/2011 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com
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