Rule 12.085 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS MEDIATION FEES(1) For issues subject to mandatory mediation under this Chapter 12, Lake County shall compensate the mediator at an hourly rate set by the presiding judge for up to a maximum of six (6) hours per case. The funding source is limited to appropriations described in ORS 21.007(1).(2) For issues for which mandatory mediation is not required under these rules, the parties may agree to mediate with the court appointed mediator. In that case, compensation arrangements shall be determined in writing between the mediator and the parties, and mediation fees will be negotiated and paid by the parties.Amended effective 2/1/2024.