Order Of Reference To Mediation

ORDER OF REFERENCE TO MEDIATION. This form is used to refer a case to mediation under the Ninth Judicial District’s Presumptive Mediation Program. This order may be issued either by stipulation of the parties or by directive of the court, and it sets out the framework for how mediation will proceed. It identifies whether any party is exempt from fees due to indigent status, specifies whether the parties must select a mediator from the court’s roster of neutrals or if one has been appointed by the court, and provides the option to refer the case to a local Community Dispute Resolution Center (CDRC). The order requires the parties to promptly contact the mediator, arrange for an initial session within 30 days of acceptance, and complete mediation within 45 days unless otherwise permitted. It also mandates the exchange of required information based on case type, participation in good faith negotiations, and submission of a post-mediation survey. Importantly, it outlines that mediation is confidential, the mediator does not serve as legal counsel to either party, and all parties and attorneys must follow the program’s rules. www.FormsWorkflow.com