Rule 1940.3 - Order For Orientation Session And Mediation. Selection Of Mediator(a) In those cases where the parties have participated in a conciliation conference pursuant to Rule L1915.3 and have been unable to reach a settlement, except when mediation is prohibited by Pa.R.C.P. 1940.3(b) or another rule or law, the court will order an orientation session and a mediation conference ("the mediation") and the parties and their counsel shall attend and participate as ordered.(b) The court shall set a date and time for the mediation as soon as practical after the pleading asserting the child custody issue is brought to the attention of the court.(c) The cost of the mediation shall be paid equally by the parties and each party shall deposit his/her share with the court administrator not later than seven (7) days prior to date of the mediation.(d) All applications for continuance shall be made in writing to the court and shall follow Clarion County Rule L216. No requests for continuance shall be made less than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled mediation.Amended effective 7/1/2005.