(A) When the Conference is to be Held. Unless otherwise ordered, the initial
mediation conference shall be held within twenty-eight (28) days of the
agreement upon or order appointing a mediator. Unless otherwise ordered,
mediation shall be completed within twenty-eight (28) days after the initial
mediation conference.
(B) Discovery, Motions, and Trial. The case will not be called for trial during
the period allotted for completion of mediation as set by these rules or court
order. Extensions of time allotted for mediation shall be obtained from the
court only on a showing of good cause. Except by order of the court, the
mediation conference shall not be cause for delay of other proceedings in
the case, including the completion of discovery, the filing and hearing of
motions, or any other matter that would delay the trial of the case following
the period allotted for mediation.
(C) Privacy. Mediation conferences are private and reserved for the parties and
their representatives. Other persons may attend only with the permission of
all the parties and the mediator.
