Section 18.6-01-03-02 - Mediation process1. A party may initiate mediation by submitting a request to the administrator.2. The administrator shall notify the responding party of the request and attempt to obtain the responding party's signed consent for mediation to commence.3. If a responding party refuses to consent, the administrator may not commence mediation and shall then provide notice to the initiating party.4. If a responding party consents to mediation, each party shall provide the administrator a list of potential parties and nonparty participants.5. After receiving consent from the responding party, the administrator may assign a mediator to conduct mediation. If a party requests assistance in preparing for mediation, the administrator may provide financial advisory and counseling services as reasonable and necessary to prepare parties for mediation.6. The administrator shall send a notice to all parties and nonparty participants, including the date, time, and place for mediation.N.D. Admin Code 18.6-01-03-02
Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 2016-362, October 2016, effective 10/1/2016.General Authority: NDCC 6-09.10-09, 28-32-02.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 6-09.10-02.1, 6-09.10-03, 6-09.10-04