Appellate Mediation Pilot Project
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The Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia are each operating a pilot program for mediation through December 31, 2025. This program is available in select civil cases where both parties are represented by attorneys. The Clerk of each court will notify counsel that if both parties agree to mediate the case, there will be a 30-day automatic stay of proceedings to allow the participants the opportunity to mediate.
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- Appellate – FamilyMediation is available in equitable distribution cases and related attorney fee disputes.
- Appellate – CivilMediation is available in certain civil cases.
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- Press Release on June 13, 2018 regarding appellate mediation program
- Reports of the Special Committee to Study Appellate Mediation in Virginia can be found on the Joint Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee’s webpage.