Under this statute, courts 'may refer civil cases to mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution.' Trial courts, appellate courts, or the Supreme Court may adopt "rules of practice governing the procedures for referral of cases to mediation and other forms of dispute resolution."
Nebraska Revised Statute 25-2943: Referral of civil cases to mediation or alternative dispute resolution; rules of practice
Nebraska Legislature. Jan. 1, 2017https://law.justia.com/codes/nebraska/2017/chapter-25/statute-25-2943/