What types of cases and situations are able to be mediated at the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division?
Many types of cases and situations may be successfully resolved through mediation, including: Victim-Offender cases; Truancy issues; Parenting and Family conflict; and Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities (including third-party cases). Mediation is also beneficial for eligible cases involving restitution. Mediation is not appropriate for cases filed where parties seek to obtain protection orders or as an alternative to domestic violence charges.

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1. What is Mediation?
2. Why Should I Mediate? Do I need an Attorney to participate?
3. What types of cases and situations are able to be mediated at the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division?
4. How Is a Case Referred to Mediation?
5. What Should I Expect Once My Case is Referred for Mediation?
6. What should I Expect Once I Arrive for Mediation?
7. How Long Will Mediation Take? What does it cost?
8. What About Confidentiality and Privilege?
9. What Happens If I Cannot Reach an Agreement Through Mediation?