Rule 12.002 - Matters Subject to Mediation(1) Jackson County Circuit Court has a mandatory Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program pursuant to ORS 36.400 to 36.425, UTCR Chapter 13, and ORS 36.185 to 36.210. Litigants may satisfy this requirement by participating in court annexed arbitration or mediation.(2) All small claims cases in which a jury trial has been requested, and in which a formal complaint has been filed, shall be subject to the Alternative Dispute Resolution program rules.(3) All contested small claims and landlord/tenant cases shall be referred to mediation pursuant to ORS 36.185, except as otherwise ordered by the court. Parties in landlord/tenant cases may opt out of mediation at first appearance. Mediation may be attended by remote means. If a resolution is not reached, the case shall thereafter proceed to trial. Cases involving an incarcerated party shall not be referred to mediation unless all parties agree to participate in mediation.Jackson Supp. L. R. 12.002
Amended effective 2/1/2024.