SLR 17-12.155: Small Claims Mediation Generally ................................ ................................

All contested small claims cases shall be referred to mediation pursuant to ORS 36.185, except as otherwise ordered by the court. Attendance at mediation orientation is mandatory unless waived by the court for good cause. After a demand for hearing is filed, both parties shall be notified of the date and time they are to appear for mediation. Any counterclaim shall be heard at the same time. Requests for a change in the mediation date must be in writing and received by the Lincoln County Circuit Court no later than seven days before the scheduled mediation date.