Rule 1940.3 - Order for Orientation Session and Mediation. Selection of Mediator(a) Except as provided in (b), the court may order the parties to attend an orientation session at any time upon motion by a party, stipulation of the parties, or the court's own initiative.(b) The court may not order an orientation session if a party or a child of either party is or has been the subject of domestic violence or child abuse from the other party or person affiliated with the other party either during the pendency of the action or within 24 months preceding the filing of the action.(c) Following the orientation session and with the consent of the parties, the parties may begin mediation. The mediation may address any issues agreed to by the parties unless limited by court order.Amended effective 2/12/2018 ; amended effective 7/9/2019; amended effective 3/14/2020.