SLR 14-12.095: COMPLETING MEDIATION

All cases assigned to mediation must complete mediation within ninety (90) days of assignment, unless otherwise ordered by the court. (1) In all cases assigned to mediation in which a settlement is reached, the parties shall report the settlement to the mediator and the mediator shall file a notice of the settlement with the court. (2) The result of mediation hearings shall be reported to the court as either “settled” or “not settled.” (3) If a case is reported as “settled,” the terms of the agreement, including a date of final compliance, shall be signed by the parties and within ten (10) judicial days filed by the mediator with the clerk of the court. (a) The mediator shall provide the creditor with a form to report compliance or noncompliance with the terms of the settlement agreement. (b) In the event the creditor fails to file a report of compliance or noncompliance within 30 days after the final date for compliance or reports the terms of the settlement have been met, the clerk of the court shall dismiss the case. February 1, 2026 14th Judicial District – Josephine County Circuit Court -31- (c) Upon notice by a creditor of noncompliance with the terms of the settlement agreement, the clerk of the court shall refer the case to a judge for disposition. (4) If the parties are not able to settle a mediated case, the case will be set for trial and not be required to arbitrate.