SLR 1-12.011: Compensation of Mediators

(1) Payment of the mediation fee is due within 14 calendar days of notice of assignment of a mediator. Each party shall pay the mediator directly. (2) If any party fails to pay the prescribed fee within 14 calendar days of assignment, the court will exercise its authority under UTCR 1.090 to impose an appropriate sanction. JUDICIAL DISTRICT 1 (JACKSON COUNTY) SUPPLEMENTARY RULES Page 30 of 42 (3) If arbitration is requested subsequent to the appointment of a mediator, but prior to any mediation occurring, the parties shall nevertheless be required to pay the mediator a fee of $25.00 each.