Purpose
The proposed amendment is intended to promote clarity and efficiency in the mediation of bodily injury and property damage claims. The rule is being amended to do the following:
• Update the definitions contained in the rule.
• Change the due date for respondents to pay the invoice for mediation fees.
• Identify the website at which the mediation request form may be obtained.
• Identify the mediation claims e-mail address.
• Update the mediator selection, mediation conference and mediation attendance sections.
• Adopt a mediation disposition form.
• Provide various additional clarifications and minor revisions.