Order: PAYNE VS TAYLOR

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                                IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY

STATE OF GEORGIA
LAUREN ASHLEY PAYNE, )
Plaintiff ) Civil Action No.
) 21-A-08580-9
vs. }
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CHAD ELLIS TAYLOR, }
Defendants }
MEDIATION ORDER
1. All parties are required to participate in mediation conducted by the Gwinnett County Dispute

Resolution Program. Attorney for the plaintiff, or Plaintiff, and the attorney for the defendant, or
Defendant, shall contact the Gwinnett County Office of Dispute Resolution (GCODR) within ten (10) days
from the entry of this order to schedule a mediation session. Both parties shall attend this session which
shall be held within 45 days of the entry of this order. You may choose from list of registered mediators at
http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/court-programs/adr- . You may also contact Gwinnett Office of Dispute

Resolution at 770-822-8501 for a list. The parties shall select their mediator, contact the mediator for a
date and time, then contact the GCODR to schedule the mediation. Because of limited space, the
parties shail also have an alternative date selected. If an agreement cannot be reached as to a mediator,
the court will appoint one for you. If any additional mediation sessions are needed, they are to be
scheduled and completed within 75 days of this order. Documentation of mediation shall be provided to
the GCODR. If the case is not resolved through mediation, it shall be immediately returned to the court's
docket. The following additional requirements are levied:

a. The appearance of each party and the attorney of record is mandatory. If insurance is
involved, an adjustor with authority up to the policy limits or the most recent demand,
whichever is lower, shall attend for the duration of the mediation session, either in person
or immediately available by phone or audio-visual means.

b. The cost of the mediator will be divided equally among the parties who shall be prepared
to pay the mediator at the time of the session. The parties and the designated mediator
will determine the length of the session. Sanctions may be imposed due to nonpayment
and the case may not be determined closed if there are any outstanding fees due to the

mediator.

C. All discussions, representations, and statements made at the mediation conference
shall be privileged consistent with Georgia law.

d, If the case involves allegations of domestic violence, this office shall be notified
immediately.

a The mediator has no power to compel or enforce settlement agreements and does not

give legal advice. If a settlement is reached in this case, the attorneys shall reduce theagreement to writing and submit it to the Court within 10 days of the mediation session.

f. Continuances and conflicts are not to be resolved merely by agreement of counsel,
but are to be filed with the court in accordance to the Uniform Superior Court Rules,
with a copy provided to the Dispute Resolution Coordinator.

g. At the request of the judge or the mediator, each side may be required to present a brief
written summary of the case. Case summaries are not to be filed with the Court.

2. Nothing in this order prohibits alternative mediation with a person unaffiliated with the Gwinnett
Dispute Resolution Pragram.

SO ORDERED, this_ [5S day of Our Geoae 2022.

Lif Mason, Judge
2 Gwinnett Superior Court

ALL PARTIES TO ATTEND MEDIATION

ce:
Helen Grant, GCODR
Charles Efstration — Attorney for Plaintiff - 678-835-4886
Chad Taylor — Pro Se Defendant — 307-413-8487