L.A.R. 33.1: Appellate Mediation Program

Appeals in civil cases and petitions for review or for enforcement of administrative action are referred to the Appellate Mediation Program to facilitate settlement or otherwise to assist in the expeditious handling of the appeal or petition. A special master will serve as the Chief Circuit Mediator and, in cooperation with the clerk, will manage the Appellate Mediation Program. Mediations will be conducted by a senior judge of the court of appeals, a senior judge of a district court, the Chief Circuit Mediator, or other person designated pursuant to Rule 48, FRAP Parties may confidentially request mediation by telephone or by letter directed to the Chief Circuit Mediator. In all cases, however, the special master will determine which cases are appropriate for mediation and will assign the matter to a mediator.