Local Rule 16.07: The Mediation Conference
D.S.C. — Civil rule
16.07: The Mediation Conference.
(A) When the Conference is to be Held. Unless otherwise ordered, the initial mediation conference shall be held within twenty-eight (28) days of the agreement upon or order appointing a mediator. Unless otherwise ordered, mediation shall be completed within twenty-eight (28) days after the initial mediation conference.
(B) Discovery, Motions, and Trial. The case will not be called for trial during the period allotted for completion of mediation as set by these rules or court order. Extensions of time allotted for mediation shall be obtained from the court only on a showing of good cause. Except by order of the court, the mediation conference shall not be cause for delay of other proceedings in the case, including the completion of discovery, the filing and hearing of motions, or any other matter that would delay the trial of the case following the period allotted for mediation.
(C) Privacy. Mediation conferences are private and reserved for the parties and their representatives. Other persons may attend only with the permission of all the parties and the mediator.