N.J. Admin. Code § 13:4-9.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:4-9.3 - Mediation proceedings

(a) At any time following the filing of a verified complaint, mediation proceedings may be scheduled at the discretion of the Director.

(b) The Director may designate a mediator employed by the Division or otherwise appointed by the Director to conduct the mediation proceedings. In the event the mediation is unsuccessful, the mediator shall not participate in any way in the investigation, motions or hearing of the case.

(c) If mediation is unsuccessful and the respondent has not yet filed an answer to the verified complaint or a position statement, such answer and position statement and the responses to any Document and Information Request must be filed within 20 calendar days of service of notice on the respondent that the matter is being transferred to the Bureau of Enforcement for further investigation.

(d) If the Director finds that there has been a breach of the mediation agreement, the Director may, in their discretion, reopen the verified complaint for investigation or seek to enforce the agreement.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:4-9.3

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 2109(a), effective 12/7/2020