Austin Mediation Requirements

MEDIATION INITIATION FORM - MEDIATION REQUIREMENTS FOR JUDGE AUSTIN. This form is used in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, for cases assigned to Judge Jacquelyn D. Austin. Its purpose is to initiate the mediation process for a particular case and inform the court of the status of the case regarding mediation. The form includes options to indicate the status of the case, such as whether it has been settled prior to or without mediation, dismissed by the court, pending a ruling on a summary judgment motion, or scheduled to proceed to trial. If the case will be or has been mediated, additional information about the mediation is required, including the mediator's name, contact information, and the date scheduled for mediation or the date when mediation was completed. The form also includes space for the signature and printed name of counsel submitting the form, indication of which party they represent, and the date. It provides instructions to fax the completed form to the court's ADR Program Coordinator or to mail it to the court. Additionally, the form contains mediation requirements outlined by Judge Jacquelyn D. Austin, emphasizing the mandatory nature of mediation for all cases, the requirement for parties and their representatives to attend mediation in person, and the confidentiality of communications made during the mediation process. It also provides contact information for the court's ADR Program Coordinator for any questions or concerns related to mediation. www.FormsWorkflow.com