Alternative Dispute Resolution
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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If the presiding judicial officer determines at any time that the case will benefit from alternative dispute resolution, the judicial officer may: (a) refer the case to private mediation, if the parties consent, even if such mediation efforts upset previously set trial or other dates; (b) order nonbinding mini-trial or nonbinding summary jury trial before a judicial officer with the parties’ consent; or (c) employ other dispute resolution programs that may be designated for use in this District. All alternative dispute resolution proceedings are confidential. [Amended June 2, 1999; February 1, 2011]