IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Plaintiff, VS. CASE NO. Defendant. ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION AND REQUIRING DESIGNATION OF PRIVATE MEDIATOR Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 3. 1 100 (B) , the Court finds that there are disputed issues which require mediation, it is therefore ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that: 1. This cause is hereby referred to mediation. 2. The attorneys and parties to this action shall comply with Administrative Order No. 3.1100(B). The cost of the mediation shall be borne by the parties equally unless otherwise 3. agreed to in writing. Either party may object to mediation on grounds of financial hardship or any ground set forth in Rule 1.700(2)(b). 4. The parties shall notify the Court within 15 days of this order of the mediator designated. If the parties fail to select the mediator within 15 days, the Court will appoint one as authorized by Administrative Order 3.1100(B). 5. Unless otherwise excused by the Court, all mediations shall be concluded within 45 days of the first mediation conference. 6. All discussions, representations and statements made at the Mediation Conference are confidential. 7. Sanctions may be imposed on the parties for refusal to comply with the mediation 2000 © American LegalNet, Inc. process according to Administrative Order 3.1100(B). 8. The private mediator will file a report with the Court stating whether the parties reached agreement, partial agreement or no agreement. DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, this day of 1 199 . ___________________ County Court Judge CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing Order has day of , 199 to Plaintiff and Defendant, at addresses of been furnished by U. S. mail on this record. __________________ JUDICIAL ASSISTANT 2000 © American LegalNet, Inc.