Douglas Supp. L. R. 12.015

As amended through January 17, 2024

Rule 12.015 - MATTERS SUBJECT TO MEDIATION

(1) Mandatory Mediation

Except as provided, any matter involving a controversy over custody or parenting time of minor children shall be subject to mediation. This rule applies to and mediation is required for all custody or parenting proceedings, including (but not limited to) proceedings pursuant to ORS 109.119(emotional ties). Provided however, mediation shall not be required for custody or parenting time determinations made pursuant to ORS 107.700 to 107.735(FAPA). See ORS 107.755 (2). In addition, this rule does not apply to juvenile dependency proceedings.

(2) The court which refers a case to mediation may set in its referral order the limits of the mediator's scope of authority in the case. Any agreement of the parties reached as a result of mediation for which court enforcement may be sought must be presented to the court, and the court shall retain final authority to accept, modify or reject the agreement. In order to preserve and promote the integrity of mediation as a dispute-resolution technique, the court will endeavor to include all reasonable agreements reached by the parties in formulating its order in the case.

(3) Other Matters

The parties and mediator may agree that the mediator may deal additionally with any other matter, including (but not limited to) child support.

Douglas Supp. L. R. 12.015

Amended effective 2/1/2024.