This rule authorizes the Utah Appellate Court to order cases to mediation. Once ordered, participation in mediation is mandatory for attorneys. Under this rule, mediation communications are confidential, and the case continues through the litigation process while the mediation process is underway.
Utah Rule of Appellate Procedure 28A: Appellate Mediation Office
Utah Appellate Courts. Nov. 1, 2016http://www.utcourts.gov/resources/rules/urap/28a.htm