La. R. Dist. Ct. 11.1

As amended through October 31, 2024

Rule 11.1 - Certification of No Opposition to Mediation

Before submitting a request for mediation under La. R.S. 9:4103(A), a party shall certify that opposing counsel has been contacted and does not object to mediation.

La. Dist. Ct. 11.1

Adopted April 1, 2002, effective 4/1/2002; amended November 20, 2009, effective 1/1/2010.

Comments

(a) La. R.S. 13:4165 allows the court to appoint special masters in civil actions under the circumstances set forth therein.

(b) See La. R.S. 9:4103(A), which provides that, on motion of any party, a court may order the referral of a civil case for mediation. In the interest of judicial economy, these rules require a certificate of no opposition by opposing counsel before filing a request for court-ordered mediation under La. R.S. 9:4102(A).

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