Policy on Mediating with Pro Se Parties

Pro se appeals, while not categorically excluded from inclusion in the Appellate Mediation Program, are rarely referred for mediation. To ensure that parties who participate in this court-sponsored Mediation Program do so with a full understanding of their rights, risks, and options, the Mediation Program generally requires that an uncounseled party be represented during the mediation process, even when that party is an attorney.