What Should I Expect Once My Case is Referred for Mediation?
Once a case is referred it is reviewed and screened for appropriateness (not all cases are appropriate for mediation, however). Parties may be contacted directly during this time by the Mediation Assistant; parties typically do not speak with the Mediator directly until the scheduled mediation. Once accepted, parties will be contacted with the date and time for their session. It is important all parties receiving notices to attend are present.

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1. What is Mediation?
2. Why Should I Mediate? Do I need an Attorney to participate?
3. What types of cases and situations are able to be mediated at the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division?
4. How Is a Case Referred to Mediation?
5. What Should I Expect Once My Case is Referred for Mediation?
6. What should I Expect Once I Arrive for Mediation?
7. How Long Will Mediation Take? What does it cost?
8. What About Confidentiality and Privilege?
9. What Happens If I Cannot Reach an Agreement Through Mediation?