7.1 N.C.G.S. § 7A-38.1, Mediated Settlement Conferences in Superior Court Civil Actions, and the Rules Implementing Statewide Mediated Settlement Conferences in Superior Court Civil Actions, shall govern mediation procedures.7.2 The Mediated Settlement Conference should be completed at least forty-five (45) days before trial. A request for extension should be made in writing using AOC-CV-835 "Motion and Order Extending Completion Date for Mediation Settlement Conference or Other Settlement Procedure" (APPENDIX E). The mediation deadline, however, moves automatically with the trial date.7.3 Litigants are encouraged to timely select a mediator who is appropriate for the case. If the parties do not agree on a mediator, the Court will appoint one.N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 7.0
Adopted December 29, 2023, effective 1/1/2024.