M.D. Pa. L.R. 16.8.3

(a) The mediator’s preparation time and the first six hours of mediation services shall be

provided pro bono. After six hours of mediation, the parties and the mediator shall agree to

one of the following courses of action:

(1) to terminate the mediation; (2) to continue the mediation with the mediator

providing his or her services on a pro bono basis; or (3) to continue the mediation

with the mediator providing his or her services at the mediator’s regular hourly rate

for professional services rendered to the mediator’s typical clientele or, in the

absence of a standard hourly rate, at the rate of $200.00 per hour.

If the parties and the mediator are unable to agree on a course of action, the mediation shall

be terminated. If the parties and the mediator select option (3), all terms and conditions of the

mediator’s fee agreement must be set forth in writing. The parties shall pay the mediator

directly. The court assumes no responsibility for the supervision or enforcement of the parties’

agreement to pay for mediation services.

(b) An individual certified as a mediator shall not be called upon more than three times

in a calendar year to serve as a mediator without prior approval of the mediator.

(c) Except as provided herein, a mediator shall not accept anything of value from any

source for services provided under the court-annexed mediation program.