Rule 15.025 - SMALL CLAIMS MEDIATION(1) All contested small claims cases shall be subject to mediation, pursuant to ORS 36.185. A case will be removed from mediation and proceed in the normal fashion if either party files a written objection to mediation.(2) These mediation services shall be provided by the court without cost to the litigants through the use of volunteer mediators.(3) All parties must appear for mediation. A party not appearing for mediation may have a judgment entered against them subsequent to an opportunity for hearing before the court.(4) An authorized representative may appear on behalf of a business but must be familiar with the facts of the case and must have full authority to settle.(5) Attorneys shall not be permitted to attend a small claim mediation session unless they are parties to the case, or with permission of the court.(6) Agreements reached while in mediation shall be signed by the parties and filed as stipulated orders.(7) Failure of either party to abide by the stipulated order will be grounds for the opposing party to file an Affidavit of Non-Compliance and obtain a judgment on the original claim.Amended effective 2/1/2024.