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SLR 12.014 — INDEPENDENT MEDIATORS

Washington County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 32 · 2026

12.014 INDEPENDENT MEDIATORS

(1) The parties may select by stipulation a mediator independent of the court
system. The parties shall directly contract with the independent mediator and be
responsible for payment of the agreed-upon fee for mediation service.

(2) If an independent mediator is selected, the parties or their attorneys shall file
with the court a written stipulation indicating the name of the mediator and the
date set for the first mediation session.

(3) If a stipulation for independent mediation is not filed at least two weeks before
the time set for the hearing on any child custody or parenting time dispute, the
parties will be ordered to Conciliation Services for mediation pursuant to SLR
12.011 - 12.013.

(4) If the parties select an independent mediator pursuant to this rule after a referral
has been made to Conciliation Services, they shall comply with SLR 12.014(2)
and send a copy of the stipulation to Conciliation Services.

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