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Rule 6 Mediation

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated43rd Judicial Circuit - Barren and Metcalfe Circuit Court

Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated
43rd Judicial Circuit - Barren and Metcalfe Circuit Court
KY RBMC Rule 6
Rule 6 Mediation
Currentness
6.1 On motion of any party in a civil matter, or sua sponte, the Court may order the parties to attempt a resolution through mediation. In making this decision, the court shall consider:
(a) the stage of the litigation, including the need for discovery, and the extent to which it has been conducted;
(b) the nature of the issues to be resolved;
(c) the value to the parties of confidentiality, rapid resolution, or the promotion or maintenance of on-going relationships;
(d) the willingness of the parties to mutually resolve their dispute;
(e) other attempts at dispute resolution;
(f) the ability of the parties to participate in the mediation process; and
(g) the cost to the parties.
6.2 The parties shall agree on the time and place of mediation. In civil matters. The parties shall agree upon selection of a mediator and upon its costs. If the parties are unable to agree, the Court shall establish all terms of mediation and payment of costs.
6.3 Mediation in civil matters shall be considered settlement negotiations for the purposes of KRE 408, and in criminal matters shall be considered plea discussions for the purposes of KRE 410.

Credits

HISTORY: Amended eff. May 1, 2019. Prior amendments eff. July 1, 2007.
Barren Circuit Court Rule 6, KY R BARREN CIR CT Rule 6
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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