Local Rule LR 16.8.2: Certification of Mediators
M.D. Pa. — Civil rule
LR 16.8.2 Certification of Mediators.
(a) The chief judge shall certify as many mediators as determined to be necessary under this rule.
(b) An individual may be certified at the discretion of the chief judge as a mediator if: (1) he or she has been a member of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia for a minimum of ten (10) years; (2) he or she has been admitted to practice before this court; and (3) he or she has been determined by the chief judge to be competent to perform the duties of a mediator; and (4) he or she has successfully completed the mediation training program established by the Middle District. The training requirement may be waived by the chief judge when the qualifications and experience of the applicant are deemed sufficient.
(c) The court shall solicit qualified individuals to serve as mediators.
(d) Each individual certified as a mediator shall take the oath or affirmation prescribed by 28 U.S.C. § 453 before serving as a mediator.
(e) A list of all persons certified as mediators shall be maintained in the office of the clerk.
(f) A member of the bar certified as a mediator may be removed from the list of certified mediators by the chief judge.