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USCA Mediation FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mediation?
Is mediation in the Court of Appeals Binding?
Is Mediation in the Court of Appeals Voluntary?
Are all appellate cases eligible for referral to mediation?
Does referral to appellate mediation delay the processing of an appeal?
Can litigants request mediation in the Court of Appeals?
Who are the mediators on the Court of Appeals roster?
May litigants select the mediator who will work on their particular case?
Can the briefing schedule be changed if the parties are making progress in mediation?
What papers should the parties provide to the mediators?
Who must attend the mediation?
May mediations be conducted by phone?
Is the mediation process confidential?
How does mediation end?