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Section2. ` Definitions    l% #  X (a)  AlternativeDisputeResolutionCommissionor ADRCistheSupremeCourt 8'"% AlternativeDisputeCommissionestablishedpursuanttothisRule. (n#&  )T$' (b)  CaseEvaluationisaprocessinwhichaneutralpersonorthreepersonpanel,calledan ):%( evaluatororevaluationpanel,afterreceivingbriefpresentationsbytheparties * &) summarizingtheirpositions,identifiesthecentralissuesindisputeaswellasareasof +'* agreement,providesthepartieswithanassessmentoftherelativestrengthsand  weaknessesoftheircase,andmayofferanevaluationofthecase.   | (c)  CourtincludestheTennesseeSupremeCourt,theTennesseeCourtofAppeals,Circuit, b Chancery,Law&EquityandProbateCourtsand,whenexercisingthejurisdictionof H courtsofrecord,GeneralSessionsCourtsandJuvenileCourts. . ~   d (d)  EligibleCivilActionincludesallcivilactionsexceptforfeituresofseizedproperty,  J civilcommitments,adoptionproceedings,andhabeascorpusandextraordinarywrits.  0 Theterm extraordinarywritsdoesnotencompassclaimsorapplicationsforinjunctive    relief.       (e)  JudicialSettlementConferenceisamediationconductedbyajudicialofficerother x  thanthejudgebeforewhomthecasewillbetried. ^   D  (f)  Mediationisaninformalprocessinwhichaneutralpersonconductsdiscussions *z  amongthedisputingpartiesdesignedtoenablethemtoreachamutuallyacceptable ` agreementamongthemselvesonalloranypartoftheissuesindispute. F  , (g)  Mini-Trialisasettlementprocessinwhicheachsidepresentsanabbreviatedsummary  ofitscasetothepartiesorrepresentativesofthepartieswhoareauthorizedtosettlethe  case.Aneutralpersonmaypresideovertheproceeding.Followingthepresentation,the  partiesortheirrepresentativesseekanegotiatedsettlementofthedispute. t  Z (h)  Non-BindingArbitrationisaprocessinwhichaneutralpersonorapanel,calledan @ arbitratororanarbitrationpanel,considersthefactsandargumentspresentedbythe &v partiesandrendersadecisionwhichisnon-binding.  \  B (_i_)  OrderofReferenceisanorderofacourtenteredinaneligiblecivilactionin ( accordancewithSection3(Initiation)directingthepartiestoparticipateinaRule31  ADRProceeding.     (j)  Rule31ADRProceedingsareproceedingswhichtakeplaceinaccordancewithan p!  OrderofReferenceandinclude CaseEvaluations, Mediations, JudicialSettlement V"! Conferences, NonBindingArbitrations, SummaryJuryTrialsandother <#" proceedingsascontemplatedbyanOrderofReferenceenteredinaccordancewiththis "$r# Rule. %X $  %>!% (k)  A Rule31MediatorisanypersonlistedbytheADRCasamediator. &$"&  ' #' (l)  A Rule31NeutralisanypersonwhoactsasaNeutralinaMediation,CaseEvaluation, (#( MiniTrialorNonBindingArbitration. )$)  l*%* (m)  A SummaryJuryTrialisanabbreviatedtrialwithajuryinwhichlitigantspresenttheir R+&+ evidenceinanexpeditedfashion.Thelitigantsandthejuryareguidedbyapresiding 8,', neutralperson.Afteranadvisoryverdictfromthejury,thepresidingneutralpersonmay  assistthelitigantsinanegotiatedsettlementoftheircontroversy.   X     GENERALPROVISIONSAPPLICABLETOALLRULE31PROCEEDINGS   b   Section3.0 ` Initiation/OrderofReference  .  . ~` (#` (#  X (a)  Rule31ADRProceedingswillbeinitiatedbytheentryofanOrderofReference.  J   0 (b)  Uponmotionofeitherparty,oruponitsownmotion,aCourt,byOrderofReference,    mayorderthepartiestoanEligibleCivilActiontoparticipateinaJudicialSettlement    Conference,Mediation,orCaseEvaluation.Alternatively,acourtmaymakeastanding   OrderofReferencebywhichallcasesofaparticulartypeordescriptionarereferredto x  JudicialSettlementConference,Mediation,orCaseEvaluation. ^   D  (c)  AnyOrderofReferencemadesuasponteandanyreferraltoJudicialSettlement *z  Conference,MediationorCaseEvaluationmadebystandingorder,shallbesubjectto ` reviewonmotionbyanypartyandshallbevacatedshouldtheCourtdetermineinits F sounddiscretionthatthereferredcaseisnotappropriateforADRorisnotlikelyto , benefitfromsubmissiontoADR.Pendingdispositionofanysuchmotion,theADR  proceedingshallbestayedwithouttheneedforacourtorder.    (d)  Uponmotionofaparty,oruponitsownmotion,andwiththeconsentofallparties,a t Court,byOrderofReference,mayorderthepartiestoparticipateinNon-Binding Z Arbitration,MiniTrial,SummaryJuryTrial,orotherappropriatealternativedispute @ resolutionproceedings. &v   \ (e)  TheOrderofReferenceshalldirectthatallRule31ADRProceedingsbeconcludedas B efficientlyandexpeditiouslyaspossiblegiventhecircumstancesofthecase. (  X     Section4. ` SelectionofNeutrals  (    X (a)  Within15daysofthedateofanOrderofReference,ortheeffectivedateofastanding p!  OrderofReference,directingparticipationinaRule31ADRProceeding,otherthana V"! judicialsettlementconference,thepartiesmustnotifytheCourtoftheRule31Neutralor <#" Rule31NeutralsagreedtobythepartiesoroftheirinabilitytoagreeonaRule31 "$r# NeutralorRule31Neutrals. %X $  %>!% (b)  Intheeventthepartiescannotagreeontheselectionofaneutralorneutrals,theCourt &$"& shallnominateaneutralorneutralsinaccordancewiththefollowingprocedure: ' #'  X( (  (1) ` InthecaseofRule31MediationsandRule31MinitrialsandNonBinding )$) ArbitrationsandEvaluationsinwhichasingleRule31Neutralwillserve,the l*%*  CourtshalldesignatethreeRule31Neutralsfromtheappropriatelistorhaving R+&+ theappropriatequalificationsassetforthinSections1418andoneadditional  Rule31Neutralforeachadditionalpartyovertwo.    | (2) ` InthecaseofanEvaluationorNonBindingArbitration,beforeapanelofthree b ormoreRule31Neutrals,theCourtshalldesignate,atrandom,threeRule31 H Neutrals,meetingthequalificationsnotedinSections22or23,foreachspoton . ~ thepanelandoneadditionalRule31Neutralforeachspotonthepanelforeach  d additionalpartyovertwo.  J   0 (3) ` AfterreceivingtheCourt'snomination,eachpartyshallstrikeonenameforeach    NeutralbeingselectedfromtheCourt'snominations.Then,theCourtshall    appointtheremainingRule31NeutralorNeutralsunlessavalidandtimely   objectionismadeandupheld.IntheeventthedesignatedRule31Neutralcannot x  serve,theprocess,totheextentnecessarywillberepeated. ^   D  (4) ` TheCourt'snominationofRule31Neutralsshallberandomunlessthematter *z  requiresparticularexpertisenotpossessedbyallRule31Neutrals. `  , , X (c)  Theclerksforeachjudicialdistrictshallmaintainandmakeavailabletothepublic,upon , request,alistofRule31MediatorslistedbytheADRC,thedateoftheirapproval,and  theirqualificationsandexperience.   X3  3  Section5. ` Reports  {4  t  X (a)  TheOrderofReferenceshallrequiretheRule31NeutralorRule31Neutralstofilea @ finalreportattheconclusionoftheRule31ADRProceeding.Thefinalreportshall &v indicate(_i_)whetherbothpartiesappearedandparticipatedintheRule31ADR  \ Proceeding;(ii)whetherthecasewascompletelyorpartiallysettled;and(iii)whetherthe B RuleNeutralorRule31Neutralsrequestthatthecostsoftheneutralservicesbecharged ( ascourtcosts.ThereportshallbefiledwithinthetimespecifiedbytheCourtinthe  OrderofReference.IntheeventtheOrderofReferencedoesnotspecifyadeadline,the  finalreportshallbefiledwithin60daysoftheinitialmeetingwiththepartiespursuantto   theRule31ADRProceeding. p!   V"! (b)  UnlessotherwisedirectedbytheOrderofReferencetheRule31Neutralshallfilestatus <#" reportswiththecourtevery30daysuntiltheRule31ADRProceedingisconcluded. "$r#  X4 4  Section6. ` ParticipationofAttorneys  9  %>!%   Attorneysmayappearwithclientsduringalternativedisputeresolutionproceedings. ' #'   Section7. ` InadmissibleEvidence  :  )$)   l*%*   EvidenceofconductorstatementsmadeinthecourseofRule31ADRProceedingsand  otherproceedingsconductedpursuanttoanOrderofReferenceshallbeinadmissabletothe  sameextentasconductorstatementsareinadmissibleunderTennesseeRuleofEvidence408. |   Section8. ` Costs  <  H  XThecostsofanyRule31ADRProceeding,includingthecostsoftheservicesofaRule  d 31NeutralorRule31Neutrals,may,attheRule31NeutralsorNeutralsrequest,bechargedas  J courtcosts.TheCourtmay,initssounddiscretion,waiveorreducecostsofaRule31ADR  0 Proceeding.     X  GENERALPROVISIONSAPPLICABLETOALLNEUTRALS  >     Section9. ` StandardsofProfessionalConductforRule31Neutrals  >  ^  (a)  Rule31Neutralsshallavoidtheappearanceofimpropriety. *z   X (b)  Rule31Neutralsshallcomplywithallrulesandprocedurespromulgatedbythe F TennesseeSupremeCourtregardingqualifications,compensation,andparticipationin , Rule31ADRProceedings,includingbutnotlimitedtotheStandardsofProfessional  ConductforRule31NeutralsattachedasAppendixAhereto.Aviolationofanyof  theserulesandproceduresbyanyattorneyRule31DisputeResolutionNeutralshall  constituteaviolationoftheCodeofProfessionalResponsibility. t  Z (c)  TheStandardsofProfessionalConductattachedasAppendixAforRule31Neutrals @ areincorporatedintothisRule. &v   \   Section10. ` ObligationsofRule31Neutrals  CC  B  ( (a)  BeforethecommencementofanyRule31ADRProceeding,Rule31Neutralsshall:     X(1) ` Makeafullandwrittendisclosureofanyknownrelationshipswiththepartiesor   theircounselortheproceedingsthatmayaffectorgiveanappearanceofaffecting p!  theNeutral'sneutrality. V"!  <#" (2) ` AdvisethepartiesregardingtheRule31Neutral'squalificationsandexperience. "$r#  %X $ (3) ` Discusswiththeparties,therulesandprocedureswhichwillbefollowedinthe %>!% proceeding. &$"&  ' #'  X(b)  DuringRule31ADRProceedings,Rule31Neutralsshall: (#(  )$)  X(1) ` AdvisethecourtenteringtheOrderofReferenceiftheADRProceedingis,oris l*%* likelytobecome,inappropriate,unfair,ordetrimentalinthereferredaction. R+&+  8,', (2) ` Maintainimpartialitytowardallparties.Impartialitymeansfreedomfrom  favoritismorbiasinfavoroforagainstanyparty,issue,orcause.   | (3) ` RefrainfromgivinglegaladvicetothepartiestotheRule31ADRProceedingin b whichtheNeutralisparticipating.However,whileaRule31Neutralshouldnot H offerafirmopinionastohowthecourtinwhichacasehasbeenfiledwillresolve . ~ thecase,aRule31Neutralmaypointoutpossibleoutcomesofthecaseandmay  d indicateapersonalviewofthepersuasivenessofaparticularclaimordefense.  J Moreover,neitheran evaluationpursuanttoaCaseEvaluationnoran award  0 pursuanttoaNonbindingArbitration,noran advisoryverdictpursuanttoa    SummaryJuryTrialwillbeconsideredtobe legaladviceforpurposesofthis    Rule.    X2G x  (c)  DuringandfollowingRule31ADRProceedings,Rule31Neutralsshall: ^   D   X(1) ` Refrainfromparticipationasattorney,advisor,judge,guardianadlitem,master *z  orinanyotherjudicial,orquasi-judicialcapacityinthematterinwhichtheRule ` 31ADRProceedingwasconducted. F  , (2) ` ProvideatimelyreportasrequiredunderSection5ofthisRule.    (3) ` AvoidanyappearanceofimproprietyintheNeutral'srelationshipwithany  memberofthejudiciaryorthejudiciary'sstaffwithregardtotheRule31ADR t ProceedingsortheresultsofRule31ADRProceedings. Z  XM @ (d)  PreserveandmaintaintheconfidentialityofallinformationobtainedduringRule31 &v ADRProceedingsandshallnotdivulgeinformationobtainedbythemduringthecourse  \ ofRule31ADRProceedingswithouttheconsentoftheparties,exceptasotherwisemay B berequiredbylaw. (     Section11. ` ProceedingsforDisciplineofRule31Neutrals Q      (a)  AnygrievancesagainstaRule31Neutralwhoisnotanattorneyregardingthefailureof p!  theRule31NeutraltocomplywiththeProvisionsofthisRuleoranystandard V"! promulgatedunderthisRuleshallbefiledwiththeADRC. <#"  "$r# (b)  GrievancesagainstRule31NeutralswhoareattorneysregardingthefailureoftheRule %X $ 31NeutraltocomplywiththeprovisionsofRule31oranystandardpromulgatedunder %>!% Rule31shallbefiledwiththeBoardofProfessionalResponsibilityanddeterminedin &$"& accordancewithproceduresadoptedbythatboard. ' #'  (#( (c)  Anygrievanceagainstanon-attorneyRule31Neutralwillbeheardinthefirstinstance )$) byaGrievanceCommitteeofthreeCommissioners,appointedbytheChairand,where l*%* possible,fromtheGrandDivisioninwhichtheallegedactorfailuretoactgivingriseto R+&+ thegrievancetookplace. 8,', Ї(d)  TheGrievanceCommitteewillhearanddeterminethegrievanceandprovideawritten  rulingstatingwhetherthereiscauseforthegrievance.IftheGrievanceCommitteefinds  thatthereiscauseforthegrievance,itshallimposeanappropriatesanctionuponthe | Rule31Neutral,includingprivateadmonishment,publicreprimand,suspension,or b disqualification. H  . ~ (e)  ApartywhowishestoobtainareviewofthedecisionoftheGrievanceCommitteemay  d appealtothefullCommissionbyfilingawrittennoticeofappealwiththeADRC,  J throughtheAOCProgramsManager,within30daysfollowingtheGrievance  0 Committee'sdecision.        (f)  TheCommissionwillthenhearthegrievancedenovosittingwithoutthosememberswho   servedontheoriginalGrievanceCommittee. x   ^  (g)  TheCommissionwillhearanddeterminethegrievanceandprovideawrittenruling D  statingwhetherthereiscauseforthegrievance.IftheCommissionfindsthatthereis *z  causeforthegrievance,itshallimposeanappropriatesanctionupontheRule31Neutral, ` includingprivateadmonishment,publicreprimand,suspension,ordisqualification. F  ,   Section12. ` Immunity \       X  ActivityofRule31NeutralsinthecourseofRule31ADRproceedingsshallbedeemed  theperformanceofajudicialfunctionandforsuchactsRule31Neutralsshallbeentitledto t judicialimmunity. Z   Section13. ` Compensation W^  &v   Rule31DisputeResolutionNeutralsareentitledtobecompensatedatareasonablerate B forparticipationincourt-orderedalternativedisputeresolutionproceedings,exceptprobono ( proceedingspursuanttoSection18ofthisRule.    PROVISIONSREQUIREDREGARDINGQUALIFICATIONSANDTRAININGOF   NEUTRALS _ p!    Section14. ` Rule31NeutralsinRule31NonBindingArbitration |`  <#"   X(a)  ThePartiesmayselectanylawyeringoodstandingtoactasanarbitratorinanon %X $ bindingarbitration. %>!%  &$"& (b)  WheretheCourt,pursuanttoSection4,appointsaRule31Neutraltoactasanarbitrator ' #' inageneralcivilcase,thepersonappointedshallbealawyeringoodstandingand (#( admittedtopracticeinTennesseeforatleasttenyears. )$)  l*%* (c)  WheretheCourt,pursuanttoSection4,appointsaRule31Neutraltoactasanarbitrator R+&+ inafamilycase,thepersonappointedshallbealawyeringoodstandingandadmittedto 8,', practiceinTennesseeforatleasttenyears,duringwhichtimeasubstantialportionofthe  lawyerspracticeshallbefamilycases.   |    b Section15. ` Rule31NeutralsPresidinginMiniTrials d     (a)  ThePartiesmayselectanylawyeringoodstandingandadmittedtopracticeinTennessee | toactasaNeutralinaMiniTrial. b  H (b)  WheretheCourt,pursuanttoSection4,appointsaRule31Neutraltoactinaminitrial . ~ inageneralcivilcase,thepersonappointedshallbealawyeringoodstandingand  d admittedtopracticeinTennesseeforatleasttenyears.  J   0 (c)  WheretheCourt,pursuanttoSection4,appointsaRule31Neutraltoserveinamini    trialinafamilycase,thepersonappointedshallbealawyeringoodstanding,admitted    topracticeinTennesseeforatleasttenyearsduringwhichasubstantialportionofthe   lawyerspracticeshallbeinfamilycases. x   ^    Section16. ` Rule31Evaluators 6i  D   *z  (a)  Thepartiesmayselectanylawyeringoodstandingtoactasanevaluatoringeneralcivil ` orfamilycases. F  , (b)  WheretheCourt,pursuanttoSection4,appointsaRule31Neutraltoactasanevaluator  inageneralcivilcase,thepersonappointedshallbealawyeringoodstandingadmitted  topracticeinTennesseeforatleasttenyears.   t (c)  WheretheCourt,pursuanttoSection4,appointsaRule31Neutraltoactasanevaluator Z inafamilycase,thepersonappointedshallbealawyeringoodstandingadmittedto @ practiceinTennesseeforatleasttenyears,duringwhichasubstantialportionofthe &v lawyerspracticeshallbeinfamilycases.  \  B   Section17. ` Rule31Mediators Wm  (    X   NopersonshallactasaRule31MediatorwithoutfirstbeinglistedbytheADRC.Tobe  listedandremainlisted,Rule31Mediatorsmustpayapplicationfeesandannualrenewalfees   setbytheADRCandmustcomplywiththequalificationsandtrainingrequirementssetforthin p!  thissection. V"!  m Xm <#" (a)  Rule31MediatorsinGeneralCivilCases "$r#  %X $   TobelistedbytheADRCasaRule31Mediatoringeneralcivilcases,onemust: %>!%  &$"&  X(1) ` beofgoodmoralcharacterandcertifyinwritinganintentiontocomplywiththe ' #' conditionsandobligationsimposedbyRule31,includingthoserequirements (#( relatedtomentorshipandprobonoobligations; )$)  l*%* (2) ` haveagraduatedegreeplusfouryearsofpracticalworkexperience,ora R+&+ baccalaureatedegreeplussixyearsofpracticalworkexperience;and 8,', Ї(3) ` complete40hoursofgeneralmediationtrainingwhichincludesthecurriculum  componentsspecifiedbytheCommissionforRule31mediatorsingeneralcivil  cases. |  Xp b (b)  Rule31MediatorsinFamilyCases H  . ~   TobelistedasaRule31mediatorinfamilycases,onemust:  d   J  X(1) ` beofgoodmoralcharacterandcertifyinwritinganintentiontocomplywithall  0 theconditionsandobligationsimposedbyRule31,includingthoserequirements    relatedtomentorshipandprobonoobligations;       (2) ` beaCertifiedPublicAccountantorhaveagraduatedegree; x   ^  (3) ` havefouryearsofpracticalworkexperienceinpsychiatry,psychology, D  counseling,socialwork,education,law,oraccounting; *z   ` (4) ` complete40hoursoftraininginfamilymediationwhichincludesthecurriculum F componentsspecifiedbytheCommissionforRule31mediatorsinfamilycases , andwhichalsoincludesfourhoursoftraininginscreeningforanddealingwith  domesticviolenceinthemediationcontext;and    (5) ` completesixadditionalhoursoftraininginTennesseefamilylawandcourt t procedure. Z  Xnt @ (c)  ContentofTrainingProgramsforRule31Mediators &v   \  X(1) ` BeforebeinglistedeitherasGeneralCivilMediatorsorasFamilyMediators, B applicantsshallcompleteacourseoftrainingconsistingofnotlessthan40hours, ( includingthefollowingsubjects:   Xy   X(A) Rule31andproceduresandstandardsadoptedthereunder    p!  (B) Conflictresolutionconcepts V"!  <#" (C) Negotiationdynamics "$r#  %X $ (D) Courtprocess %>!%  &$"& (E) Mediationprocessandtechniques ' #'  (#( (F) Communicationskills )$)  l*%* (G) StandardsofconductandethicsforRule31Neutrals R+&+  8,', (H) Communityresourcesandreferralprocess    (I) Culturalandpersonalbackgroundfactors |  b (J) Attorneysandmediation H  . ~ (K) Theunrepresentedpartyandmediation  d  Xz  J  X(2) ` The40hoursofinstructionforRule31GeneralCivilCaseMediatorswillalso  0 include:     X~     X(A) Staterules,statestatutes,andlocalproceduresandformsaffectingcivil   mediation x   ^  (B) Appropriatetechniquesformediatingwithmultipleparties D   *z  (C) Appropriatetechniquesforhandlingsituationswhereindividual(s)present ` donothaveauthoritytosettle F  , (D) Observationandroleplayingoftraineesingeneralcivilmediations   X   X(3) ` The40hoursofinstructionforRule31FamilyMediatorswillalsoinclude:   X t  X(A) Staterules,statestatutesandlocalproceduresandformsgoverningfamily Z mediation @  &v (B) Specialethicaldilemmasarisinginthefamilymediationcontext  \  B (C) Theconstraintsattendingthemediationofcaseswhereathreatof ( domesticviolenceexists    (D) Confidentialityasitrelatestochildabuseandspouseabuse    p!  (E) Theuseofprotectiveservices,asincasesofchildabuse,domestic V"! violence,orelderabuse,andmaintainingalistoftheseservices <#"  "$r# (F) Psychologicalissuesinseparation,divorceandfamilydynamics %X $  %>!% (G) Issuesconcerningtheneedsofchildreninthecontextofdivorce &$"&  ' #' (H) Familyeconomics (#(  )$) (I) Observationandroleplayingoftraineesinfamilymediations l*%*   R+&+ (J) Inadditiontothe40-hourprogramofinstruction,Rule31family   mediatorswillreceivesixhoursoftraininginTennesseefamilylawand  procedure.Itisprovided,however,thattheADRCmaywaivethis | requirementforlawyerswhohavecompletedatleastsixhoursoftraining b devotedtoTennesseefamilylawand/orprocedureapprovedbythe H CommissiononContinuingLegalEducationwithinthethreeyearperiod . ~ immediatelypriortothecompletionoftherequirementsofSection  d 17(c)(1)through(9).  J  X  0 (d)  WaiverofTrainingRequirementsforCertainMediatorNeutrals          X  UponpetitiontoandacceptancebytheADRC,thefollowingpersonsmaybequalifiedas   Rule31Mediatorswithoutfirstcomplyingwiththequalificationandtrainingrequirementsset x  forthinSection17(a)or(b):(_i_)Graduatesofaccreditedlawschoolswhohavepassedalaw ^  schoolmediationcoursewhichawardsatleastthreesemesterhourscreditandwhichincludes D  thecurriculumcomponentssetforthinthisRuleortheirsubstantialequivalentasdeterminedby *z  theADRCandwhohavefouryearsofpracticalworkexperience;(ii)trainedmediatorswho ` substantiallycomplywiththequalificationssetforthforRule31Mediatorsingeneralcivilcases F orRule31mediatorsinfamilycasesasmaybedeterminedbytheADRCwiththeassistanceof , theAOCProgramsManager,providedthattheirtrainingbethesubstantialequivalentofthat  requiredunderthisRuleandthatthetraininghasbeencompletedwithintenyearspriortothe  application.   ؊ X t  &(' 83! !"3"  32' (  e  )3  0    ProcedureforCrossListingRule31Mediators3݌Z(#(# Ќ   @   X  TheADRCmaycrosslistanindividuallistedasafamilymediatororlistedasageneral &v civilmediator,ifthatindividualhasmettherequirementsofSection17(a)or(b),andhas  \ obtainedsuchadditionaltrainingingeneralcivilorfamilymediationasinthejudgmentand B discretionoftheADRCqualifiesthatindividualtobealsolistedasageneralcivilorfamily ( mediator.    X    Section18. ` AdditionalObligationsofRule31Mediators on     p!    X  Rule31Mediators,toremainlistedbytheADRC,shallcomplywithcontinuing V"! educationandannualregistrationrequirements,asfollows: <#"  s X "$r#   %X $ (a)  ContinuingEducation     X(1) ` Rule31mediatorsingeneralcivilcasesmustcompletesixhoursoftrainingevery | twoyears,withatleastoneofthosehoursdevotedtoethics;and b  X H  X(2) ` Rule31familymediatorsmustcompletesixhoursoftrainingeverytwoyears, . ~ including:  d  X  J  X(A) atleastonehourdevotedtoethics,and  0  (88&! !"3"  32(  B  )3  0   threehoursoftraininginfamilylaw.3٘݌   (# (# Ќ  X    (b)  AnnualRenewalofRule31MediatorStatus    x    X  Asaconditionofcontinuedlisting,eachRule31Mediatormustfileanannualreport ^  withtheAOCProgramsManagerattestingtohisorhercontinuedqualificationunderRule31 D  andattestingtocontinuedcompliancewiththevariousorders,standards,andrequirements *z  promulgatedunderRule31andmustpayanannualregistrationfeetobesetbytheCommission. `  % X3 F (c)  InactiveStatus ,     X  AnyRule31Mediatorwhoisprohibitedbyreasonofemploymentfrompracticing  mediationduringsuchemploymentmayapplytotheCommissionforinactivestatus.If  approvedbytheCommission,suchMediatorshallbeplacedoninactivestatusduringsuch t employment. Z   X @   X  Whileoninactivestatus,theMediatorwillnothavetopaytheannualfee,butmust &v complywiththecontinuingeducationrequirements.  \  E XS B   TheMediatormustapplytotheCommissiontobereinstatedtoactivestatus. (    ( 88! !"3"  3z2 (  d  )3  0    ProBonoService3z݌(#(# Ќ       X  AsaconditionofcontinuedlistingeachRule31Mediatormustbeavailabletoconduct p!  threeprobonomediationsperyear,nottoexceed20totalhours.AtsuchtimeasanOrderof V"! ReferencetoMediationismadeor,inthecaseofastandingOrderofReference,becomes <#" effective,thecourtmakingtheordermay,uponashowingbyoneormorepartiesofaninability "$r# topay,directthattheRule31Mediatorservewithoutpay.NoRule31Mediatorwillbe %X $ requiredtoconductmorethanthreeprobonoproceedingsorserveprobonoformorethan20 %>!% hoursinanycontinuous12-monthperiod. &$"&  j Xx ' #'   (#(   PROVISIONSFORADMINISTRATIONOFTHERULE on      Section19. ` AlternativeDisputeResolutionCommission r=  |  b (a)  TheADRCshallbeappointedbytheSupremeCourtwhichshallnameoneofthe H ADRCsmembersastheChair.TheCommissionshallhavetheresponsibilityfor: . ~   d  X(1) ` Reviewingandrevising,ifappropriate,thestandardsforlistingRule31  J Mediators;  0     (2) ` DeterminingtheprocedureforlistingRule31Mediators;       (3) ` Preparinganddisseminatingappropriatepublicationscontainingdetailsregarding x  Rule31ADRProceedings; ^   D  (4) ` Reviewingandrevising,asandwhenappropriate,thestandardsofprofessional *z  conductthatshallberequiredofRule31Neutrals; `  F (5) ` Reviewingthecontentoftrainingprogramstodeterminewhethertheymeetthe , standardsforqualificationunderRule31;    (6) ` AssuringthatalllistedRule31Mediatorshaveparticipatedinapprovedtraining,  havecompliedwithqualificationrequirements,andhavecertifiedtheiragreement t tofollowtheguidelinesandapplicablestandardsandtheirunderstandingofthe Z sanctionsforfailuretocomply; @  &v (7) ` Reviewingand,whereappropriate,approvingapplicationsforlistingofRule31  \ Mediators; B  ( (8) ` EvaluatingthesuccessofRule31ADRProceedingsbasedonparticipant  satisfaction,qualityofresults,andeffectoncasemanagement;     (9) ` EvaluatingandreviewingeachlistedRule31Mediatorforcontinuedcompliance p!  withtheestablishedstandards; V"!  <#" (10) ` Suggestingrulesandrevisionsinrulesregardingalternativedisputeresolution "$r# proceedings;and %X $  %>!% (11)0 ` Settingandcollectingappropriatetrainingandregistrationfees.&$"&` (#` (#  X ' #' (b)  Theday-to-dayworkoftheADRCshallbeconductedbytheProgramsManagerofthe (#( AdministrativeOfficeoftheCourtswhoshallberesponsiblefor: )$)   l*%*  X(1) ` ProcessingapplicationsforinclusiononlistsofRule31mediatorsinaccordance  withproceduresrecommendedbytheCommissionandapprovedbytheSupreme  Court; |   b (2) ` ProcessingannualreportsfromRule31Mediatorsandassuringtheircontinued H qualificationforinclusiononlistsofqualifiedDisputeResolutionNeutrals; . ~   d (3) ` TakingsuchstepsasmaybenecessarytoprovidelistsofRule31Dispute  J ResolutionNeutralstotheappropriateclerksofcourt;  0     (4) ` Coordinating,approving,orprovidingtrainingtoRule31DisputeResolution    Neutrals;    x  (5) ` AssistingapplicantsseekingtobecomeRule31Mediatorsinfulfilling ^  observationrequirements; D   *z  (6) ` ProcessinggrievancesagainstRule31non-attorneyMediators; `  F (7) ` CoordinatingtheworkofandassistingtheCommission; ,   (8) ` AssistingintheevaluationofRule31alternativedisputeresolutionprograms;  and   t (9) ` TakingsuchotherstepsinconjunctionwiththeSupremeCourtandthe Z Commissionasmaybereasonablynecessarytoestablish,maintainandimprove @ thecourt-annexeddisputeresolutionprograminTennessee. &v  X  \  X   PROVISIONSRELATIVETOPARTICULARRULE31ADRPROCEEDINGSOTHER B THANMEDIATION r (   X    Section20.0 ` JudicialSettlementConferences r ` (#` (#      X  TrialCourtJudgesareauthorizedtoconductjudicialsettlementconferencesin p!  accordancewithprocedurestobedevelopedbyLocalRule,byStandingOrderorinconsultation V"! withtheparties.Withouttheconsentoftheparties,noJudgepresidingoveramattermay <#" presideoveraJudicialSettlementConferencerespectingthatmatter. "$r#  | X %X $   Section21.0 ` NonBindingArbitration r %>!%` (#` (#  &$"&   X  TrialCourtJudgesareauthorizedtoconductNonBindingArbitrationinaccordancewith ' #' procedurestobedevelopedbyLocalRule,byStandingOrderorinconsultationwiththeparties. (#( AttachedasAppendixBisatemplateformoforderforconsiderationandpossibleusebyparties )$) andcourtsinfashioningtheirownorderfornonbindingarbitration.NeutralsservinginNon l*%* BindingArbitrationswillbesubjecttoAppendixA,StandardsofConductforRule31Neutrals. R+&+   X 8,',   Section22.0 ` CaseEvaluation r ` (#` (#     X  TrialCourtJudgesareauthorizedtodirectthepartiestoparticipateincaseevaluationin | accordancewithprocedurestobedevelopedbyLocalRule,byStandingOrderorin b consultationwiththeparties.AttachedasAppendixCisatemplateformoforderfor H considerationandpossibleusebyTrialJudgesinfashioningordersdirectingparticipationin . ~ CaseEvaluations.NeutralsservinginCaseEvaluationswillbesubjecttoAppendixA,  d StandardsofConductforRule31Neutrals.    J  % X3  0   Section23.0 ` Minitrial r   ` (#` (#       X  Minitrialmaybeorderedonlywiththeconsentoftheparties.Itisintendedthatthis   ADRprocessbeflexiblesothatCounsel,inconsultationwiththeCourt,designaprocedure x  whichissuitedfortheEligibleCivilAction.AttachedasAppendixDisatemplateformof ^  orderforconsiderationandpossibleusebythepartiesinfashioninganorderforaminitrial. D  NeutralsservinginMiniTrialswillbesubjecttoAppendixA,StandardsofConductforRule31 *z  Neutrals. `  l Xz F   Section24.0 ` SummaryJuryTrial r' ,` (#` (#     X  SummaryJuryTrialsmaybeorderedonlywiththeconsentoftheparties.Itisintended  thatthisADRprocessbeflexiblesothatCounsel,inconsultationwiththeCourt,designa  procedurewhichissuitedfortheEligibleCivilAction.AttachedasAppendixEisatemplate t formoforderforconsiderationandusebythepartiesandtrialjudgesinfashioninganorderfor Z SummaryJuryTrial. @   X &v    \    APPENDIXA ta      |   StandardsofProfessionalConductforRule31Neutrals ta b  H   Section1. ` Preamble ta  . ~   d   (a)  Scope;Purpose n  J   0   X  TheserulesareintendedtoinstillandpromotepublicconfidenceintheAlternative    DisputeResolutionprocessunderTennesseeSupremeCourtRule31andtobeaguideto    NeutralsservingunderRule31.Aswithotherformsofjudicialsystemactivity,Rule31   proceedingsmustbebuiltonpublicunderstandingandconfidence.PersonsservingasNeutrals x  areresponsibletotheparties,thepublic,andthecourtstoconductthemselvesinamannerwhich ^  willmeritthatconfidence.TheserulesapplytoallNeutralswhoparticipateincourt-annexed D  disputeresolutionproceedings,regardlessofwhethertheyarelistedunderRule31,andarea *z  guidetoNeutralconductindischargingtheirprofessionalresponsibilitiesunderSupremeCourt ` Rule31. F   (b)  NeutralsRole nt    Indisputeresolutionproceedings,decision-makingauthorityrestswiththeparties.The  roleoftheNeutralincludesbutisnotlimitedtoassistingthepartiesinidentifyingissues, t reducingobstaclestocommunication,maximizingtheexplorationofalternatives,andhelping Z thepartiesreachvoluntaryagreements. @   (c)  GeneralPrinciples nt  \   AdisputeresolutionproceedingunderRule31isbasedonprinciplesofcommunication, ( negotiation,facilitation,andproblem-solvingthatemphasize:    (1) ` theneedsandinterestsoftheparticipants;    p!  (2) ` fairness; V"!  <#" (3) ` proceduralflexibility; "$r#  %X $ (4) ` privacyandconfidentiality; %>!%  &$"& (5) ` fulldisclosure;and ' #'  (#( (6) ` self-determination. )$)     Section2. ` GeneralStandardsandQualifications ta R+&+  8,',   (a)  General ntv    Integrity,impartiality,andprofessionalcompetenceareessentialqualificationsofany | Neutral.ANeutralshalladheretothehigheststandardsofintegrity,impartiality,and b professionalcompetenceinrenderingtheirprofessionalservice. H   (1) ` ANeutralshallnotacceptanyengagement,performanyservice,orundertakeany  d actwhichwouldcompromisetheNeutralsintegrity.  J   0 (2) ` ANeutralshallmaintainprofessionalcompetenceindisputeresolutionskills    includingbutnotlimitedto:         (A) stayinginformedofandabidingbyallstatutes,rules,andadministrative x  ordersrelevanttothepracticeofRule31ADRProceedings; ^   D  (B) continuingtomeettherequirementsoftheserules;and *z   ` (C) regularlyengagingineducationalactivitiespromotingprofessional F growth. ,     (3) ` ANeutralshalldeclineappointment,withdraw,orrequesttechnicalassistance  whentheNeutraldecidesthatacaseisbeyondtheNeutralscompetence.      (b)  ConcurrentStandards nt Z   Nothinghereinshallreplace,eliminate,orrenderinapplicablerelevantethicalstandards &v notinconflictwiththeseruleswhichmaybeimposedbytheCodeofResponsibilitywith  \ respecttolawyers,orsimilarsetsofstandardsimposeduponanyNeutralbyvirtueofthe B Neutralsprofessionalcalling. (   Section3.  ` ResponsibilitiestoCourts nt    ANeutralshallbecandid,accurate,andfullyresponsivetotheCourtconcerningthe p!  Neutralsqualifications,availability,andallotherpertinentmatters.ANeutralshallobserveall V"! administrativepolicies,localrulesofcourt,applicableproceduralrules,andstatutes.ANeutral <#" isresponsibletothejudiciaryfortheproprietyoftheNeutralsactivitiesandmustobserve "$r# judicialstandardsoffidelityanddiligence.ANeutralshallrefrainfromanyactivitywhichhas %X $ theappearanceofimproperlyinfluencingtheCourttosecureappointmenttoacase,including %>!% giftsorotherinducementstocourtpersonnel. &$"&   (#(   Section4.  ` TheDisputeResolutionProcess ntO  B   ԍSection4.TheDisputeResolutionProcess nsC   (a)  OrientationSession nt |   OncommencementoftheRule31ADRproceeding,aNeutralshallinformallparties H thatsettlementsandcompromisesaredependentupontheconsentoftheparties,thattheNeutral . ~ isanimpartialfacilitator,andthattheNeutralmaynotimposeorforceanysettlementonthe  d parties.  J   (b)  ContinuationofaRule31ADRProceeding nt      ANeutralshallnotunnecessarilyorinappropriatelyprolongadisputeresolutionsession   ifitbecomesapparentthatthecaseisunsuitablefordisputeresolutionorifoneormoreofthe x  partiesisunwillingorunabletoparticipateinthedisputeresolutionprocessinameaningful ^  manner. D    (c)  AvoidanceofDelays nt `   ANeutralshallplanaworkschedulesothatpresentandfuturecommitmentswillbe , fulfilledinatimelymanner.ANeutralshallrefrainfromacceptingappointmentswhenit  becomesapparentthatcompletionofthedisputeresolutionassignmentsacceptedcannotbedone  inatimelyfashion.ANeutralshallperformthedisputeresolutionservicesinatimelyand  expeditiousfashion,avoidingdelayswhereverpossible. t   Section5.  ` Self-Determination ntK @   (a)  Parties'RighttoDecide nt  \   ANeutralengagedinmediationshallassistthepartiesinreachinganinformedand ( voluntarysettlement.Decisionsaretobemadevoluntarilybythepartiesthemselves.    (b)  ProhibitionofNeutralCoercion nt     ANeutralshallnotcoerceorunfairlyinfluenceapartyintoasettlementagreementand V"! shallnotmakesubstantivedecisionsforanypartytoaRule31ADRProceeding. <#"   (c)  ProhibitionofMisrepresentation nt+ %X $   ANeutralshallnotintentionallynorknowinglymisrepresentmaterialfactsor &$"& circumstancesinthecourseofconductingaRule31ADRProceeding. ' #'   )$)   (d)  ABalancedProcess ntn    ANeutralshallpromoteabalancedprocessinMediationandshallencouragetheparties | toconductthemediationinanonadversarialmanner. b   (e)  MutualRespect  . ~   ANeutralshallpromotemutualrespectamongthepartiesthroughoutthedispute  J resolutionprocess.  0   Section6.  ` Impartiality v      (a)  Impartiality  x    ANeutralshallbeimpartialandadviseallpartiesofanycircumstancesbearingon D  possiblebias,prejudice,orimpartiality.Impartialitymeansfreedomfromfavoritismorbiasin *z  word,action,andappearance.Impartialityimpliesacommitmenttoaidallparties,asopposed ` toanindividualpartyconductingRule31ADRprocesses. F   (1) ` ANeutralshallmaintainimpartialitywhileraisingquestionsforthepartiesto  considerastothereality,fairness,equity,andfeasibilityofproposedoptionsfor  settlement.   t (2) ` ANeutralshallwithdrawfromtheRule31ADRProceedingiftheNeutral Z believesthatheorshecannolongerbeimpartial. @  &v (3) ` ANeutralshallnotgiveoracceptagift,request,favor,loan,oranyotheritemof  \ valuetoorfromaparty,attorney,oranyotherpersoninvolvedinandarising B fromanyRule31process. (     (b)  ConflictsofInterestandRelationships;RequiredDisclosures;Prohibitions     (1) ` ANeutralmustdiscloseanycurrent,past,orpossiblefuturerepresentationor p!  consultingrelationshipwithanypartyorattorneyinvolvedintheRule31 V"! proceeding.Disclosuremustalsobemadeofanypertinentpecuniaryinterest. <#" SuchdisclosuresshallbemadeassoonaspracticalaftertheNeutralbecomes "$r# awareoftheinterestortherelationship. %X $  %>!% (2) ` ANeutralmustdisclosetothepartiesortothecourtinvolvedanyclosepersonal &$"& relationshiporothercircumstance,inadditiontothosespecificallymentioned ' #' earlierinthesestandards,whichmightreasonablyraiseaquestionastothe (#( mediator'simpartiality.Allsuchdisclosuresshallbemadeassoonaspractical )$) aftertheNeutralbecomesawareofhisorhercandidacyasaRule31Neutralina l*%* givenproceedingorbecomesawareoftheinterestortherelationship. R+&+  8,', (3) ` TheburdenofdisclosurerestsontheNeutral.Afterappropriatedisclosure,the  Neutralmayserveifallpartiessodesire.IftheNeutralbelievesorperceivesthat  thereisaclearconflictofinterest,heorsheshouldwithdraw,irrespectiveofthe | expresseddesiresoftheparties. b  H (4) ` ANeutralshallnotprovidecounselingortherapytoeitherpartyduringthe . ~ disputeresolutionprocess,norshallaNeutralwhoisalawyerrepresentanyparty  d inanymatterduringthedisputeresolutionproceeding.  J   0 (5) ` ANeutralshallnotusethedisputeresolutionprocesstosolicit,encourage,or    otherwiseincurfutureprofessionalserviceswitheitherparty.        Section7.  ` Confidentiality  x    (a)  Required # D    ANeutralshallpreserveandmaintaintheconfidentialityofalldisputeresolution ` proceedingsexceptwhererequiredbylawtodiscloseinformation. F   (b)  WhenDisclosurePermitted ;    ANeutralconductingaRule31Mediationshallkeepconfidentialfromtheotherparties  anyinformationobtainedinindividualcaucusesunlessthepartytothecaucuspermits t disclosure. Z   (c)  Records  &v   ANeutralshallmaintainconfidentialityinstoringordisposingofrecordsandshall B renderanonymousallidentifyinginformationwhenmaterialsareusedforresearch,training,or ( statisticalcompilations.    Section8.  ` ProfessionalAdvice      InadditiontocomplyingwithRule31,Section10(b)(3): V"!   (a)  Generally  "$r#   ANeutralshallnotprovideinformationtheNeutralisnotqualifiedbytrainingor %>!% experiencetoprovide. &$"&   ' #'   (b)  IndependentLegalAdvice     WhenaNeutralbelievesapartydoesnotunderstandorappreciatehowanagreement | mayadverselyaffectlegalrightsorobligations,theNeutralshalladvisetheparticipantstoseek b independentlegalcounsel. H   (c)  WhenPartyAbsent ;  d   IfoneofthepartiesisunabletoparticipateinaRule31processforpsychologicalor  0 physicalreasons,aNeutralshouldpostponeorcanceltheproceedinguntilsuchtimeasall    partiesareableandwillingtoresume.Neutralsmayreferthepartiestoappropriateresourcesif    necessary(socialservice,lawyerreferral,orotherresources).     Section9.  ` FeesandExpenses L ^    (a)  GeneralRequirements  *z    ANeutraloccupiesapositionoftrustwithrespecttothepartiesandthecourts.In F chargingforservicesandexpenses,theNeutralmustbegovernedbythesamehighstandardsof , honorandintegritythatapplytoallotherphasesoftheNeutralswork.ANeutralmust  endeavortokeeptotalchargesforservicesandexpensesreasonableandconsistentwiththe  natureofthecase.Iffeesarecharged,aNeutralshallgiveawrittenexplanationofthefeesand  relatedcosts,includingtimeandmannerofpayment,tothepartiespriortotheRule31ADR t proceeding.Theexplanationshallinclude: Z   (1) ` thebasisforandamountofcharges,ifany,for: &v      (A) Rule31ADRsessions; B  ( (B) preparationforsessions;    (C) traveltime;    p!  (D) postponementorcancellationofRule31ADRsessionsbythepartiesand V"! thecircumstancesunderwhichsuchchargeswillnormallybeassessedor <#" waived; "$r#  %X $ (E) preparationofanywrittensettlementagreement; %>!%  &$"& (F) allotheritemsbilledbytheNeutral;and ' #'     (2) ` theparties'proratashareofRule31ADRfeesandcostsifpreviouslydetermined )$) bythecourtoragreedtobytheparties. l*%*  f  t   (b)  Records [  8,', Ї  ANeutralshallmaintainadequaterecordstosupportchargesforservicesandexpenses  andshallmakeanaccountingtothepartiesortothecourtuponrequest.    (c)  Referrals }  b   Nocommissions,rebates,orsimilarremunerationshallbegivenorreceivedbyaNeutral . ~ forreferralofclientsfordisputeresolutionorrelatedservices.  d   (d)  ContingentFees    0   ANeutralshallnotchargeacontingentfeeorbaseafeeinanymannerontheoutcomeof    theprocess.     (e)  Principles  ^    ANeutralshouldbeguidedbythefollowinggeneralprinciples: *z    (1) ` TimechargesforaRule31ADRsessionshouldnotbeinexcessofactualtime F spentorallocatedforthesession. ,   (2) ` Timechargesforpreparationshouldbenotinexcessofactualtimespent.    (3) ` Chargesforexpensesshouldbeforexpensesnormallyincurredandreimbursable t indisputeresolutioncasesandshouldnotexceedactualexpenses. Z  @ (4) ` Whentimeorexpensesinvolvetwoormoresetsofpartiesonthesamedayor &v trip,suchtimeandexpensechargesshouldbeproratedappropriately.  \  B (5) ` ANeutralmayspecifyinadvanceaminimumchargeforaRule31ADRsession ( withoutviolatingthisrule.    (6) ` WhenaNeutraliscontacteddirectlybythepartiesfordisputeresolutionservices,   theNeutralhasaprofessionalresponsibilitytorespondtoquestionsregarding p!  feesbyprovidingacopyofthebasisforchargesforfeesandexpenses. V"!  = K  "$r#   Section10.  ` ConcludingaDisputeResolutionProceeding     (a)  WithAgreement  |   (1) ` TheNeutralshallrequestthatthetermsofanysettlementagreementreachedbe H memorializedappropriatelyandshalldiscusswiththeparticipantstheprocessfor . ~ formalizationandimplementationoftheagreement.  d   J (2) ` Whentheparticipantsreachapartialsettlementagreement,theNeutralshall  0 discusstheproceduresavailabletoresolvetheremainingissues.        (3) ` TheNeutralshallnotknowinglyassistthepartiesinreachinganagreementwhich   forreasonssuchasfraud,duress,overreaching,theabsenceofbargainingability, x  orunconscionabilitywouldnotbeenforceable. ^   O ]  (b)  WithoutAgreement  *z    (1) ` TerminationbyParticipants.TheNeutralshallnotrequireaparticipant'sfurther F presenceatamediationwhenitiscleartheparticipantdesirestowithdraw. ,   (2) ` TerminationbyNeutral.IftheNeutralbelievesthattheparticipantsareunableto  participatemeaningfullyintheprocess,theNeutralshallsuspendorterminate  theRule31ADRproceeding.TheNeutralshouldnotprolongunproductive t discussionsthatwouldresultinemotionalandmonetarycoststotheparticipants. Z TheNeutralshallnotcontinuetoprovidedisputeresolutionserviceswherethere @ isacompleteabsenceofbargainingability. &v   &  Section11.  ` TrainingandEducation  B   (a)  Training     ANeutralisobligatedtoacquireknowledgeandtraininginthedisputeresolution   process,includinganunderstandingofappropriateprofessionalethics,standards,and p!  responsibilities. V"!   (b)  ContinuingEducation L "$r#   ItisimportantthatNeutralscontinuetheirprofessionaleducationthroughouttheperiod %>!% oftheiractiveservice.ANeutralshallbepersonallyresponsibleforongoingprofessional &$"& growth,includingparticipationinsuchcontinuingeducationasmayberequiredbylaw. ' #'   )$)   (c)  NewNeutralTraining      AnexperiencedNeutralshouldcooperateinthetrainingofnewNeutrals,including | servingasamentor. b   Section12.  ` Advertising  ! . ~   AlladvertisingbyaNeutralmustrepresenthonestlytheservicestoberendered.No  J claimofspecificresultsorpromiseswhichimplyfavoritismtoonesideshouldbemadeforthe  0 purposeofobtainingbusiness.ANeutralshallmakeonlyaccuratestatementsaboutthedispute    resolutionprocess,itscostsandbenefits,andtheNeutralsqualifications.      Section13.  ` RelationshipsWithOtherProfessionals -# x  B   ԍSection13.RelationshipsWithOtherProfessionals #C   (a)  TheResponsibilityoftheNeutralTowardOtherNeutrals  $ D    (1) ` RelationshipWithOtherNeutrals.ANeutralshouldnotpresideoveranADR ` Proceedingwithoutfirstendeavoringtoconsultwiththepersonorpersons F conductinganysuchdisputeresolutionproceedingoccurringsimultaneouslyin , thesamecase.    (2) ` Co-Mediation.Inthosesituationswherethereismorethanonemediatorina  particularcase,eachmediatorhasaresponsibilitytokeeptheothersinformedof t developmentsessentialtoacooperativeeffort.Thewishesoftheparties Z supersedetheinterestsofthemediator. @  $ $  (b)  RelationshipWithOtherProfessionals '  \   (1) ` Cooperation.ANeutralshouldrespecttherelationshipbetweendispute ( resolutionandotherprofessionaldisciplinesincludinglaw,accounting,mental  health,andthesocialservicesandshouldpromotecooperationbetweenNeutrals  andotherprofessionals.    p!  (2) ` ProhibitedAgreements.ANeutralshallnotparticipateinofferingormakinga V"! partnershiporemploymentagreementthatrestrictstherightsofaNeutralto <#" practiceafterterminationoftherelationship,exceptanagreementconcerning "$r# benefitsuponretirement. %X $  ( (  &$"&   Section14.  ` AdvancementofDisputeResolution B+  B   ԍSection14.AdvancementofDisputeResolution +C   (a)  ProBonoService , |   Neutralshaveaprofessionalresponsibilitytoprovidecompetentservicestopersons H seekingtheirassistance,includingthoseunabletopayforsuchservices.Asameansofmeeting . ~ theneedsofthefinanciallydisadvantaged,aNeutralshouldprovidedisputeresolutionservices  d probonooratareducedrateofcompensationwheneverappropriate.  J   (b)  SupportofDisputeResolution #.      ANeutralshouldsupporttheadvancementofdisputeresolutionbyencouragingand   participatinginresearch,evaluation,orotherformsofprofessionaldevelopmentandpublic x  education.#  ZXXu # ^    0 ` 0 ` (#` (#0 (# (#0h(#(#_____#  Z  Z#XX#  Z_________0h(#h(#0(#(#FORTHECOURT:(#(#   0 ` 0 ` (#` (#0 (# (#0h(#(#0h(#h(#0(#(#_____________________________Z(#(#   0 ` 0 ` (#` (#0 (# (#0h(#(#0h(#h(#0(#(#FrankF._Drowota_,III,ChiefJustice@(#(# #XXX#XP0##  ZXXo0#