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UTCR 12.100 — BASIC MEDIATION CURRICULUM

2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 12 · physical PDF page 11–12 · 2026

12.100 BASIC MEDIATION CURRICULUM
The basic mediation curriculum is a single curriculum that is designed to integrate the
elements in this section consistent with any guidelines promulgated by the State Court
Administrator.  The basic mediation curriculum shall:
(1) Be at least 30 hours, or substantially similar training or education.
(2) Include training techniques that closely simulate the interactions that occur in a
mediation and that provide effective feedback to trainees, including, but not be
limited to, at least six hours participation by each trainee in role plays with trainer
feedback to the trainee and trainee self-assessment.
(3) Include instruction to help the trainee:
(a) Gain an understanding of conflict resolution and mediation theory;
(b) Effectively prepare for mediation;
(c) Create a safe and comfortable environment for the mediation;
(d) Facilitate effective communication between the parties and between the
mediator and the parties;
(e) Use techniques that help the parties solve problems and seek agreement;
(f) Conduct the mediation in a fair and impartial manner;
(g) Understand mediator confidentiality and ethical standards for mediator
conduct adopted by Oregon and national organizations; and
(h) Conclude a mediation and memorialize understandings and agreements.
(4) Be conducted by a lead trainer who has:
(a) The qualifications of a general civil mediator as defined in UTCR 12.060,
except the requirement in UTCR 12.060(1)(a) to have completed the basic
mediation curriculum;
(b) Mediated at least 35 cases to conclusion or completed at least 350 hours of
mediation experience beyond the experience required of a general civil
mediator in UTCR 12.060; and either
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(c) Served as a trainer or an assistant trainer for the basic mediation curriculum
outlined in this section at least three times; or
(d) Have experience in adult education and mediation as follows:
(i) Served as a teacher for at least 1000 hours of accredited education or
training for adults; and
(ii) Completed the basic mediation curriculum outlined under this section.

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