L.R. 16-15.6: Optional Requirements for ADR Procedures
Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Central District of California — Civil Rules
L.R. 16-15.6 Optional Requirements for ADR Procedures. In settlement proceedings before a district judge or magistrate judge, any of the following procedures may be required:
(a) An opening statement by each counsel.
(b) With the agreement of the parties, a "summary" or "mini-trial," tried either to the settlement officer or to a mock jury.
(c) Presentation of the testimony, summary of testimony or report of expert witnesses.
(d) A closing argument by each counsel.
(e) Any combination of the foregoing.