WHAT IS MEDIATION
Mediation is a voluntary, private and confidential process where:
- Individuals can express their concerns & points of view
- Individuals can brainstorm solutions
- Individuals can explore all options for resolution
- Individuals can control the decisions which affect them
Mediation is not a legal process, a place to determine who is right or wrong, or a place where people are told what to do.
PROCESS FOR OPENING A MEDIATION CASE
- Upon receipt of this referral form, the following will occur:
- OMC Staff will contact the initiator of the case to further explain the mediation process and screen the situation for appropriateness.
- OMC staff will send a letter to the Initiator confirming that the case has been opened. A letter will also be sent to the Respondent requesting their participation in mediation. OMC staff will follow-up with the Respondent after 3 business days to determine if they will participate in mediation.
Once all parties agree to mediation, a date and time will be scheduled and a mediator assigned to the case.
Instructions
To initiate mediation services, please click here to print out attorney referral form or fill out the form below. A staff member will contact the parties to explain the mediation process and schedule the mediation session. If parties wish to contact us directly, they can call (248) 338-4280.