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Under these rules, the court may direct the parties in a case to participate in alternative dispute resolution, either upon its own motion or the motion of any party. Additionally, any case involving child custody or parenting time is automatically subject to ADR. Parties must confer regarding the possibility of settlement and whether they might benefit from the use of ADR processes. Specific procedures are outlined for conducting mediation, arbitration, settlement conferences, and conciliation court proceedings, including issues regarding selection of a neutral, either private or from a roster, exceptions for domestic violence, scheduling of conferences, attendance, preparation of statements, reports to the court, failure to appear, confidentiality, sanctions, and participation. Procedures are also outlined for the appointment by the court of certain special officers, such as a family law master, family law conference officer, or parenting coordinator. Issues dealt with include powers and authority, duties, qualifications, and immunity.