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Analysis of Responses Received From Persons the Committee Identified as Being
Experienced Mediation Participants
Table 4
Experienced Mediation Participants
N=103
Question 2: “Are you in favor of having a local rule that applies to
mediations”
Number of
Participants
Percentage*
a. Yes 75 72.8%
b. No 26 25.2%
Question 3: “If you favor a local rule addressing mediation, indicate
all areas/topics you feel the provision should address.”
Number of
Participants
(out of 75)
Percentage
of
Experienced
Mediation
Participants
Who Favor
Rules**
Percentage
of All
Experienced
Mediation
Participants*
a. Required attendees 67 89.3% 65%
b. Required settlement authority 67 89.3% 65%
c. Requests to be excused from attendance or settlement authority 59 78.7% 57.3%
requirements
d. Communication with mediators 51 68% 49.5%
e. OTHER topics 17 22.7% 16.5%
Question 4: “During the past two years, have you participated in any
of the following ADR proceedings”
Number of
Participants
Percentage*
a. Early neutral evaluation 12 11.8%
b. Court-annexed non-binding arbitration 7 6.9%
c. Summary jury trial 7 6.9%
d. Summary bench trial 3 2.9%
e. Executive mini trial 0 0%
f. Special master proceeding 0 0%
*Based on the total number of participants in this analysis (n=103).
**Those who responded that they favor rules applying to mediation in question 2.
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