Location of Mediation

1. The presiding mediator shall designate the date, time, and place for the mediation after coordinating with the parties and then shall notify the parties in writing and forward a copy of the Mediation Scheduling Notice to the District Court. When coordinating with the parties, the mediator shall contact the parties, via phone call or regular mail, to ascertain whether counsel has been retained. If counsel has been retained, the mediator shall coordinate with their schedules as well. 2. Upon request from the presiding mediator, the District Court may allow the mediation to be held at the courthouse. The District Court will notify the presiding mediator of the place and time available for the mediation. [Added; effective July 31, 2009; amended; effective August 31, 2017.]