Section 61.17.29. Mediation period.

       17.29(1) Meetings. The mediation service or the assigned mediator shall schedule the mediation meetings at a neutral and convenient place and at a time as convenient as possible for the parties including nights and weekends, if necessary.

       17.29(2) Mediation period conclusion. The mediation period shall be concluded within 42 days after the mediation service has received the mediation request.

       17.29(3) Extension. Upon agreement of the parties participating in mediation, the mediation period may be extended beyond 42 days. If a mediation agreement is under active consideration at the time the mediation period expires, and the parties so agree, the mediation period shall be extended and no release issued until the time that the mediation agreement has been approved or rejected.