Rule 5A:36. Mediation, Settlement or Withdrawal of Pending Appeal

(a) Upon joint motion of the parties in a civil case, the Court may extend the filing deadlines under Rules 5A:19(b), 5A:19(c) and 5A:25(d) to enable the parties to pursue mediation. An order granting such a time extension will specify new filing deadlines or a deadline for the parties to file a joint progress report.

(b) When a case has been settled or the appeal withdrawn at any time after the notice of appeal has been filed, it is the duty of counsel to notify the clerk of this Court by filing a written notice that the case has been settled or the appeal withdrawn. If counsel certifies that the terms of the settlement or withdrawal require further proceedings in the trial court, the Court may approve entry of an order of remand.

Committee Notes

Promulgated by Order dated Friday, April 30, 2010; effective July 1, 2010. Last amended by Order dated June 18, 2025; effective August 17, 2025.