Mediation

The Court’s Appellate Settlement Conference Program allows parties the opportunity to seek to resolve their appeal through a Court-sponsored mediation.  See ARCAP 30.  When Court staff identify a case that may be suitable for mediation, the Court will contact counsel to arrange a telephone conference to discuss whether mediation may be appropriate. Cases also may enter the mediation program at the suggestion of one or both counsel.  When a mediation is scheduled, the appeal is stayed pending the outcome of the mediation.  Mediations are conducted at the Court, usually with a current judge of Division One acting as mediator.  (If the mediation does not resolve the case, the judge-mediator will have no role in considering the appeal.)