Whitley Circuit Court Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

At mediation's conclusion, the mediator must report that the process has ended and, if no agreement is reached, report that fact without comment or recommendation; with the parties' consent, the report may identify matters whose resolution could facilitate settlement.

906.5 At the conclusion of cases accepted for mediation, the mediator will report to the Court the fact that the mediation process has ended. If the parties do not reach an agreement as to any matter as a result of mediation, the mediator shall report the lack of an agreement to the Court without comment or recommendation. With the consent of the parties, the mediator's report may also identify any pending motions, outstanding legal issues, discovery process or other action by any party which, if resolved or completed, would facilitate settlement.

CRITICAL

The mediator must promptly notify the Court when a case is not accepted for mediation.

906.1 The mediator shall notify the Court promptly when a case is not accepted for mediation.

WARNING

Upon entry of the order assigning the matter to the D.R.C., counsel should contact the D.R.C.'s office staff to schedule a hearing time.

Upon entry of the order assigning the matter to the D.R.C., counsel should contact the D.R.C.'s office staff to schedule a hearing time.

WARNING

Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact the Court Clerk during business hours; after hours, they should follow the direction in section IIB.

Petitioners seeking to initiate contempt proceedings should contact: The Court Clerk during business hours. If it is after business hours, see IIB.