To be a court-connected mediator in civil cases, small claims or landlord tenant eviction cases, the following requirements apply:
- Basic mediation curriculum (30 hours)
- Court system training or substantially similar training (6 hours)
- Experience observing three actual mediations and participating as a mediator or a co-mediator in at least three court cases while being observed by a person qualified as a general civil mediation supervisor and performing to the supervisor's satisfaction.
Complete requirements to serve as a court-connected mediator can be found in
UTCR 12.060. Please contact your
local court for instructions on how to apply.