The parties named as a litigant in the filing are required to attend (1) an Orientation to Mediation and (2) at least one Mediation Session. If a party fails to participate in accordance with these Rules, the case will be closed in mediation and referred to the District Court Judge's Office who will promptly schedule the case for a Status Conference in front of a judge. The mediator will use a Mediation Close Out form to update the Civil Court Coordinator, Civil Clerk's Office, and attorneys associated with the case.
N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 18.4