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SLR 12.165 — Small Claims Mediation Procedures

Lincoln County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 32–33 · 2026

12.165  Small Claims Mediation Procedures
 The small claims clerk shall assign cases to a mediator.  Each party shall come to
mediation with full authority to make and accept offers for settlement.
 All parties shall appear for mediation.  A party not appearing for mediation may have
a judgment entered against him or her subsequent to an opportunity for a hearing.
An authorized representative may appear on behalf of a business but must be
familiar with the facts of the case and have full authority to settle.  Unless a party to
the case, an attorney shall not attend small claims mediation.
 If mediation is not successful, a trial will be set by the court on a future date.  If
mediation is successful, the agreement will be forwarded to a judge for approval.
 If the agreement does not constitute a judgment, the signed agreement shall be
entered in the case as a stipulated order and the case will be dismissed.  If one party
fails to comply with the terms of the agreement, the other party may file an affidavit
of non-compliance and request to reinstate the case which, if approved by a judge
17th Judicial District, Lincoln County Circuit Court
Supplementary Local Rules for 2026 - Page 32
will convert the stipulated order into a judgment for the original claim.  The creditor’s
filing fees, service costs, and a prevailing party fee will be added.

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