(1) A party wishing to use the department's mediation services for a mediation will request in writing that the department schedule a mediation.

(2) The request must state the parties involved and the nature of the dispute.

(3) The department will either send out a formal Notice of Mediation or Denial of Mediation under ARM 4.20.106.

(4) For a mediation to be docketed, both parties must consent to it.