3.1 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.3.2 The Mediated Settlement Conference should be completed at least thirty (30) days before trial. A request for extension should be made in writing using Appendix B attached hereto.3.3 Litigants are encouraged to timely select a mediator who is appropriate for the case. The selection of a mediator will be addressed when the Administrative Hearing Notice goes out, and if the parties agree to a mediator, then the Court Coordinator will note the agreement in an Administrative Order. If the parties do not agree on a mediator, the Court Coordinator will appoint one.N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 3.0
Adopted effective 4/1/2023.