If the presiding judicial officer determines at any time that the case will benefit from alternative
dispute resolution, the judicial officer may:
(a) refer the case to private mediation, if the parties consent, even if such mediation
efforts upset previously set trial or other dates;
(b) order nonbinding mini-trial or nonbinding summary jury trial before a judicial officer
with the parties’ consent; or
(c) employ other dispute resolution programs that may be designated for use in this
District.
All alternative dispute resolution proceedings are confidential. [Amended June 2, 1999;
February 1, 2011]
