1:40-12. Mediators and Arbitrators in Court-Annexed Programs
(a) Mediator Qualifications.
(1) . . . no change.
(2) . . . no change.
(3) Civil, General Equity, and Probate Action Roster Mediators. Mediator
applicants to be on the roster for civil, general equity, and probate actions shall have at least: (A) a bachelor’s degree; (B) five years of professional experience in the field of their expertise in which they will mediate; (C) completed the required mediation training as defined in subparagraph (b)(5) within the last five years; and (D) evidence of completed mediation of a minimum of two civil, general equity or probate cases within the last year. Applicants who had the required training over five years prior to their application to the roster must complete the six- hour family or civil supplemental mediation course as defined in subparagraph (b)(8) of this rule. [as well as either an advanced degree or an undergraduate degree, coupled in both cases with mediation experience. For purposes of this rule, an advanced degree means a juris doctor or equivalent; an advanced degree in business, finance, or accounting, an advanced degree in the field of expertise in which the applicant will practice mediation, for example, engineering, architecture, or mental health; or state licensure in the field of expertise, for example, certified public accountant, architect, or engineer. For purposes of this rule, mediation experience which, together with an advanced degree, will qualify an applicant means evidence of successful mediation of a minimum of two cases within the last year, provided however that mediation experience is waived if mediation training was completed within the last five years. For purposes of this rule, mediation experience which, together with an undergraduate degree, will
(1) . . . no change.
(2) . . . no change.
(3) Civil, General Equity, and Probate Action Roster Mediators. Mediator
applicants to be on the roster for civil, general equity, and probate actions shall have at least: (A) a bachelor’s degree; (B) five years of professional experience in the field of their expertise in which they will mediate; (C) completed the required mediation training as defined in subparagraph (b)(5) within the last five years; and (D) evidence of completed mediation of a minimum of two civil, general equity or probate cases within the last year. Applicants who had the required training over five years prior to their application to the roster must complete the six- hour family or civil supplemental mediation course as defined in subparagraph (b)(8) of this rule. [as well as either an advanced degree or an undergraduate degree, coupled in both cases with mediation experience. For purposes of this rule, an advanced degree means a juris doctor or equivalent; an advanced degree in business, finance, or accounting, an advanced degree in the field of expertise in which the applicant will practice mediation, for example, engineering, architecture, or mental health; or state licensure in the field of expertise, for example, certified public accountant, architect, or engineer. For purposes of this rule, mediation experience which, together with an advanced degree, will qualify an applicant means evidence of successful mediation of a minimum of two cases within the last year, provided however that mediation experience is waived if mediation training was completed within the last five years. For purposes of this rule, mediation experience which, together with an undergraduate degree, will
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qualify an applicant means evidence of successful mediation of a minimum of ten cases
involving subject matter otherwise cognizable in the Superior Court within the last five years.]
