Local Rule LR 16.8.1: General Rule

LR 16.8.1 General Rule. The court adopts this rule for the purpose of implementing a court-annexed mediation program to provide litigants with an alternative method to dispose of their case. As hereinafter provided, commencing January 1, 1994 (and continuing until further action by the court) each judicial officer of this court may refer civil actions to mediation. Cases may be subject to mandatory mediation under the Mandatory Mediation Program of the court as set forth in the Standing Orders of Court, which can be found on the court's website @ www.pamd.uscourts.gov