Louisiana § RS 9:4108 - Required attendance and participation in mediation
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§ RS 9:4108. Required attendance and participation in mediation
A. A court order referring a case to mediation may require any or all of the following:
(1) Attendance of parties, including those persons with authority to negotiate and enter into binding settlement agreements.
(2) Advance submission to other parties and the mediator of a position paper and relevant documents or information.
(3) Minimal meaningful participation by parties and their counsel during the procedure.
B. Mediation shall be completed within ninety days of notice of appointment of the mediator, unless extended by agreement of all parties.
Acts 1997, No. 1451, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4108 cover?
Section RS 9:4108 ("Required attendance and participation in mediation") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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