Under these rules, the probate court may refer probate, trust, and guardianship cases to mediation, at which point participation in mediation becomes mandatory. The mediator may be assigned by the court or by joint stipulation of the parties. The rules further specify requirements for compensation, authority of mediators, attendance at the mediation, confidentiality, mediator immunity, and sanctions for failure to comply with any rules.
Hawaii Probate Rules - Mediation Rules
Supreme Court of Hawaii. Adopted Aug. 23, 1996; amended effective July 1, 2006http://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/court_rules/rules/hpr.htm#Rule_2.1