SLR 7-12.275: GOOD FAITH ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Under circumstances not limited to the following, the court may exercise its authority under UTCR 1.090 to impose sanctions against a party. (1) The party or attorney fails to attend a scheduled mediation session, arbitration hearing or judicial settlement conference. (2) The party or attorney fails to act in good faith during the mediation, arbitration or judicial settlement conference. (3) The party or attorney fails to submit on a timely basis paperwork required as a part of the mediation, arbitration or judicial settlement conference. (4) The party or attorney fails to have a principal necessary to approve the resolution of a case present or readily available, by telephone or other means, at the time of the mediation, arbitration or judicial settlement conference, unless, in advance, the court grants the party or attorney leave from compliance with this section of the rule.