(A) All mediation procedures shall be in accordance with MCR 2.403.(B) After a mediation order is entered, the parties must serve upon the mediation clerk a copy of any motion, stipulation, order, or pleading concerning scheduling.(C) Adjournment of mediation hearings is to be avoided whenever possible. Adjournments are to be approved by the judge assigned to the case or, in the absence of the assigned judge, the chief judge. Whenever possible, the attorney in principal charge of the case shall delegate responsibility for attendance to another attorney so as to avoid adjournment.(D) If a matter is adjourned, settled or otherwise disposed of before mediation, it shall be the responsibility of both counsel to immediately notify the mediation clerk of the disposition. If a notice of disposition or adjournment is given to the mediation clerk at least 7 days prior to the hearing date, any fees paid pursuant to MCR 2.403(H) shall be returned. Failure to notify the mediation clerk within the specified time shall preclude the return of fees; any subsequent rescheduled hearing shall require the parties to pay an additional $75 fee per party.Mich. L. Ct. R. Cir. Ct. 2.403
Amended effective 10/24/2019; amended effective 1/1/2023.