Appellate Mediation Pilot Project

About

The Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia are each operating a pilot program for mediation through December 31, 2023. This program is available in select civil cases where both parties are represented by attorneys. The Clerk of each court will notify counsel that if both parties agree to mediate the case, there will be a 30-day automatic stay of proceedings to allow the participants the opportunity to mediate.

Find an Appellate Court Certified mediator

• Appellate – Family
  Mediation is available in equitable distribution cases and related attorney fee disputes.
• Appellate – Civil
  Mediation is available in certain civil cases.

Resources

• Press Release on June 13, 2018 regarding appellate mediation program
• Report of the Special Committee to Study Appellate Mediation in Virginia (June 2018)
• Report of the Special Committee to Study Appellate Mediation in Virginia (Oct. 2021)