MCR 2.403


Summary

(A) Scope and Applicability of Rule.
(1) A court may submit to case evaluation any civil action in which the relief sought is primarily money damages or division of property unless the parties stipulate to an ADR process as outlined in subsections (A)(2)-(3) of this rule. Parties who participate in a stipulated ADR process approved by the court may not subsequently be ordered to participate in case evaluation without their written consent.
(2) In a case in which a discovery plan has been filed with the court under MCR 2.401(C), an included stipulation to use an ADR process other than case evaluation must:
(a) identify the ADR process to be used;
(b) describe the timing of the ADR process in relation to other discovery provisions; and
(c) state that the ADR process be completed no later than 60 days after the close of discovery.
(3) In a case in which no discovery plan has been filed with the court, a stipulated order to use an ADR process other than case evaluation must:
(a) be submitted to the court...