Rule 12.005 - MEDIATION ORIENTATION(13) Whenever mediation is requested or ordered as in Rule 12.001(4) or Rule 12.003 or whenever any pleadings indicate that child custody or parenting time is at issue, the parties shall be ordered to appear at mediation orientation. The parents will be given an opportunity to choose a mediator from those under contract or agreement with Tillamook County at the orientation or consult with their counsel and report their choice of mediator to the court within seven (7) days. If the parties are unable to agree upon a mediator within seven (7) days, the Court will appoint a mediator pursuant to Rule 12.006(b) and notify the parties of the appointment.(14) Mediation shall consist of an orientation session and a maximum of six hours involving the parties and the mediator. Additional time may be provided at the parties' expense.(15) Once assigned to mediation, the parties are required to attend the scheduled orientation session, unless by 5:00 p.m. the day of orientation, the parties through their attorneys or personally, request in writing, signed by both parties, or their attorneys, excuse from attendance due to settlement or unforeseen emergency. If excused, the parties are required to attend the next mediation orientation unless the court has received a signed, Stipulated Order or Judgment by 5:00 p.m. of that day.Tillamook Supp. L. R. 12.005
Amended effective 2/1/2024.