Settlement Procedures

Attorneys must notify the court or clerk when the parties settle an action, and within 30 days after notification file all documents necessary to terminate the action, unless the court directs otherwise by written order. If the parties fail to file all documents, the court may dismiss the action without further notice and without prejudice to the right to secure reinstatement of the case within 30 days after the date of the order by showing good cause as to why the parties did not consummate the settlement. If the parties engaged in mediation, the notification to the court or clerk should also state the mediator's name, the dates of the mediation, and whether the mediation was successful.