Local Rule LBR 9019-17: Conclusion of the Mediation Conference
Bankr. W.D. Mich. — General rule
LBR 9019-17: Conclusion of the Mediation Conference Upon the conclusion of the Mediation Conference, the following procedure shall be followed:
(a) If the parties have reached an agreement regarding the disposition of the matter, the parties shall determine who shall prepare the writing to dispose of the matter, and they may continue the Mediation Conference to a date convenient to all parties and the mediator if necessary.
(b) Within 14 days following the conclusion of any Mediation Conference, the mediator shall file a report (See Exhibit 17) with the Court and serve a copy on the parties. The report shall only indicate:
(1) the date of the Mediation Conference; the names and roles of all attendees; and whether the dispute was resolved.
(2) if the matter was not completely resolved, the mediator will indicate whether further mediation or other ADR procedures are contemplated by the parties.
(3) if the matter was completely resolved, the mediator will report when appropriate pleadings will be filed and the party or parties responsible for such filing.
(c) Regardless of the outcome of the Mediation Conference, the mediator will not provide the Court with any details of the substance of the conference.