- (a) The initial mediation session shall be scheduled to occur within 30 calendar days after selection of the mediator.
- (b) Not later than 10 days prior to the session, the parties shall submit to the mediator, and exchange with each other, a summary of the significant aspects of their case. The parties shall attach to the summary copies of all documents on which they rely. Such summaries shall be not longer than 4 pages, exclusive of the attached documents.
- (c) Upon receipt of a party’s submission, any party may send additional information responding to that submission. All such responsive submissions shall be exchanged with the opposing party and shall contain a statement of compliance with the exchange requirement.
- (d) Subject to (e), below, the parties shall not communicate with the mediator concerning the case outside of the mediation session.
- (e) If the mediator deems it necessary, the mediator shall request additional written information prior to the mediation session from one or more party(ies).
Source. #14331, eff 8-20-25, EXPIRES: 8-20-35