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This rule authorizes the court or either party in any criminal proceeding to request mediation. Participation is voluntary, and mediation will only be held if parties agree. In multi-defendant cases, not all parties need to agree in order to hold the mediation. Issues that may be discussed at mediation include the possibility of reduced charges, sentencing recommendations, and restitution between the victim and the offender, among others. Mediators are selected by the court from a roster maintained by the Administrative Office of the Courts. The rule also addresses confidentiality, attendance, mediator duties, and guidelines for communications between the mediator and the court and the mediator and parties.