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Home > Resources & Contacts > Mediation > District Court Mediation Program > USDC Mediation FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Is mediation in the District Court binding?
  • Is mediation in the District Court voluntary?
  • Who must attend mediation in the District Court program?
  • Are uncounseled cases eligible for mediation in the District Court?
  • Does referral to mediation halt other proceedings in the case?
  • Are the mediators paid for their work?
  • May litigants choose a particular mediator from the District Court's roster to mediate their case?
  • Is the mediation in the District Court confidential?

Who must attend mediation in the District Court program?

Counsel and parties with settlement authority must attend mediation sessions. Certain exceptions may be made for institutional or governmental parties.