(1) Where deemed necessary for reasonable settlement of a case on trial, a presiding judge may suspend procedures for the relevant case on trial with the consent of the parties, and may determine to refer such case to the Mediation Committee.
(2) When a presiding judge refers a case to the Mediation Committee pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall send the records of the relevant case on trial to the Mediation Committee.
(3) Where a mediation procedure of the Mediation Committee is concluded without success, the presiding judge shall revoke the determination of suspension under paragraph (1), and shall resume the trial; where mediation succeeds, the relevant petition for trial shall be deemed withdrawn.[This Article Newly Inserted on Aug. 17, 2021]