CDSC is committed to ensuring that our mediation services are accessible to everyone who seeks them.
Mediation Fees for Individuals
| Income & Assets Individual Annual Gross |
Fee Per Person, Per Session |
|---|---|
| < $25,000 | $40 |
| $25,000 - $35,000 | $75 |
| $35,000 - $50,000 | $135 |
| $50,000 - $100,000 | $260 |
| > $100,000 | $375 |
- Our fees are per session (not per hour).
- The mediation fee is per person, based on individual (or household) gross income/assets. A mediation session typically lasts 2-3 hours.
- Mediation fees are determined by CDSC staff at time of initial intake interview. Payment is made prior to the start of a mediation session.
- District Court Cases: In accordance with District Court policy, fees are waived for referrals to court-approved mediation programs.
- Please note that for any cancellation with less than 24 hours' notice (1 business day) payment of full fee is required.
Mediation Fees for Businesses and Organizations
| Businesses & For-Profit Groups |
Non-Profit Groups | |
|---|---|---|
| Case Administration Fee: One-time payment, per case |
$250 | $150 |
| Fee per Session: Revenue/Budget: |
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| < $250,000 | $400 | $200 |
| $250,000 - $750,000 | $500 | $250 |
| $750,000 - $1.5M | $600 | $300 |
| > $1.5M | $700 | $350 |
- Our fees are per session (not per hour).
- A mediation session typically lasts 2-3 hours.
- Single session fee includes the services of two mediators, working with maximum of two participants.
- There will be an additional fee of $100 per session ($50 per session for non-profit groups) for any session involving three or four participants; fees for mediations involving larger groups are subject to negotiation.
- Please note that for any cancellation with less than 24 hours' notice (1 business day), payment of full fee is required.
Mediation Fees for Condo Associations
The condo fee is based on a per unit charge. The unit charge is established by the assessed value of the property.
| Unit Assessed Value | Fee |
|---|---|
| $200,000 or less | $100/unit per session |
| $201,000 to 300,000 | $150/unit per session |
| $301,000 to 400,000 | $200/unit per session |
| $50 increase for each $100,000 of assessed value over $401,000. | |
In addition, there is a one-time administrative fee based on the number of individuals to be contacted.
| Administrative Fee (one time) | |
|---|---|
| For up to 4 individuals | $100 |
| For up to 6 individuals | $150 |
| More than 6 | $200 to $500 TBD |
- Our fees are per session (not per hour). A mediation sessions typically lasts 2-3 hours.
- Mediation fees are determined by CDSC staff at time of initial intake interview. Payment is made at the beginning of a mediation session.
- CDSC's fees include administrative costs related to the mediation.
- Please note that for any cancellation with less than 24 hours' notice (1 business day) payment of full fee is required.
- View CDSC's Policies and Procedures here
