Rule 12.012 - Completing MediationAny case assigned to mediation must complete mediation within 90 days of assignment, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
(1) In all cases assigned to mediation in which a settlement is reached, the parties shall report such settlement to the mediator and the mediator shall file a notice of such settlement with the court.(2) The results of mediation hearings shall be reported to the court as either "settled" or "not settled." (3) If a case is reported as "settled", the terms of the agreement, including a date of final compliance, shall be signed by the parties and filed by the mediator with the clerk of the court within 10 judicial days.(a) The mediator shall provide the creditor with a form to report compliance or non-compliance with the terms of the settlement agreement.(b) Should the creditor fail to file a report of compliance or non-compliance within 30 days after the final date for compliance or report the terms of the settlement have been met, the clerk of the court shall dismiss the case.(c) Upon notice by a creditor of non-compliance with the terms of the settlement agreement, the clerk of the court shall refer the case to a judge for disposition.(4) If the parties are not able to settle a mediated case, the case will be set for trial and not be required to arbitrate.Jackson Supp. L. R. 12.012
Amended effective 2/1/2024.