These model rules provide a definition of mediation and address referral to mediation, the timing of the referral, case screening, mediator appointment, compensation of the mediator, confidentiality, liability of the mediator, sanctions for failure to appear and evaluation of the program.
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution Model Court Mediation Rules
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution. Jan. 18, 2005http://godr.org/content/supreme-court-adr-rules