Rule 10 Selection of Mediator

(a) When to Select. The court shall select a mediator at the time a case is ordered to mediation. The parties shall abide by the court’s selection, whether or not the parties are present when the order of mediation is issued.

(b) Whom to Select. The court shall select a mediator from the CNMI Supreme Court’s List of Court-Approved Mediators.

(c) Selection by Stipulation. The parties may stipulate to a mediator listed on the List of Court-Approved Mediators, or if the parties stipulate, to a mediator qualified in a U.S. state or territory. The court shall defer to the parties’ preference whenever appropriate.