Summary Jury Trials may be ordered only with the consent of the parties. It is intended that this ADR process be flexible so that counsel, in consultation with the Court, can design a procedure which is suited for the Eligible Civil Action. Rule 31A Neutrals serving in Summary Jury Trials will be subject to Appendix A, Standards of Professional Conduct for Covered Neutrals.
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