(1) If the first appearance of a defendant is not an answer but is a motion directed to the complaint or a dispositive motion, the motion shall be decided by the court before the case is assigned to mediation. (2) Any motion, other than a Motion for Summary Judgment, filed after assignment of a mediator shall be stayed pending disposition of mediation.Josephine Supp. L. R. 12.071
Amended effective 2/1/2024.