Rule 12.051 - COMPENSATION OF MEDIATORS(1) In issues subject to mandatory mediation under these rules, Columbia County will compensate the mediator at an hourly rate set by order of the Presiding Judge, up to a maximum of six (6) hours per case. The funding source will be fees collected pursuant to ORS 107.615 and 21.112. (2) Columbia County shall not pay for any mediation expenses beyond the six (6) hours authorized under subsection (1) without preapproval and a signed court order in the court file authorizing the additional time. An additional two (2) hours of mediation may be requested by submitting the court form "Request and Order for Additional Mediation," available on the court's website. The form shall be submitted by email to the domestic relations general email (Columbia.DomRel@ojd.state.or.us).(3) In issues not involved in mandatory mediation, the parties may agree to mediate with the court-appointed mediator; but the compensation arrangements must be between the parties and the mediator, as they may agree in writing, and the compensation rate must be negotiated by and between the parties and the mediator.(4) If the parties select a mediator who is not on the court-approved list, the compensation must be fixed by agreement between the parties and the mediator and will be the responsibility of the parties.Columbia Supp. L. R. 12.051
Amended effective 2/1/2024.