General Order 7.5: Imposition of Sanctions
Circuit Rules and General Orders of the Ninth Circuit — General Orders — Chapter VII: Mediation Office
The chief circuit mediator may enter orders to show cause regarding sanctions to address issues that arise in the mediation program. Sanctions may be appropriate if a participant willfully fails to comply with any properly issued order, including an order to attend a telephone or in-person settlement conference. Any response to the order to show cause shall be referred to the chief circuit mediator, who may discharge it or refer it to an Appellate Commissioner or a panel for further action. (Rev. 9/17/14)