Court Annexed Mediation Rules for Civil Litigation – 2026
The Court Annexed Mediation Rules for Civil Litigation, numbered in roman numerals. Fifteen rules covering the policy of the plan, the actions eligible for mediation, the order to mediate, the selection and qualification of mediators, the conduct and confidentiality of the mediation, the effective date and termination of the plan, and the standards of conduct for mediators.
Browse all 15 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule I
Policy
Rule II
Cases Appropriate for Referral to Mediation
Rule III
Referral of Civil Cases
Rule IV
Authority to Settle
Rule V
Mediation
Rule VI
Sanctions
Rule VII
Confidentiality of Communications in Mediation
Rule VIII
Effect of Written Settlement Agreement
Rule IX
Cost of Mediation
Rule X
Administration Functions Concerning Mediation
Rule XI
Effective Date of Plan
Rule XII
Termination of Existing Pilot Mediation Program
Rule XIII
Suspension and Termination of the Plan
Rule XIV
Reporting Requirements
Rule XV
Standards of Conduct for Mediators