US · rules
M.D. Tenn. LR 16.05
Adr: Mediation
(a) Mediation Procedures. After a case has been referred for mediation or the parties have
agreed to mediation, the mediation shall be conducted according to procedures directed by
the mediator, or as directed by order of the Court. If the parties are unable to agree upon
selection of a mediator, the Judge may designate a mediator or determine appropriate
procedures for selection. Failure of the parties to comply with the required mediation
procedures may result in sanctions.
(b) Mediator’s Report. Within two (2) business days following the mediation, the mediator
shall file a report on a form available on the Court’s website indicating:
(1) The date on which the mediation occurred;
(2) Whether all required parties were present;
(3) Whether the case settled at the conclusion of the mediation;
(4) Whether the mediation was continued with the consent of the parties; and
(5) Whether the mediation was terminated without a settlement.
Provenance
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- www.tnmd.uscourts.gov
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- 2026-09-18
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- fed-district-2026-09-19
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