Assignment of Matters to ADR

The court may assign a matter for inclusion in the ADR Program sua sponte, upon written stipulation of the parties to the matter, or on motion of a party to the matter or the United States Trustee. While participation by the parties in the ADR Program is generally intended to be voluntary, the court may designate specific matters for inclusion in the ADR Program, or the United States Trustee, the court may order additional parties to participate in the ADR Program if the participation of the additional parties would be necessary or helpful.