(1) If the relevant bench feels that conciliation between the parties is appropriate in a case that can be reconciled according to law, and if the parties agree to adopt the conciliation process, the bench may order that such case be sent to the person or organization listed in the list of conciliators for reconciliation. If both parties to the case make a written request to adopt the conciliation process, the registrar can make such an order.
(2) Even in the case of a case that has been sent for conciliation once, even if conciliation has not been achieved, if all parties to the case agree and if the court feels that it is appropriate and reasonable to adopt the conciliation process again, it may be ordered to send it for conciliation a second time. (3) When ordering conciliation, considering the complexity of the disputed subject, the numerical status of the parties involved in the case, the nature of the disputed subject, the nature of the case, the natural time required for reconciliation, etc., a maximum of three months can be granted for reconciliation once or repeatedly.
(4) Ordinarily, an order shall be made for conciliation to be effected by a conciliator. However, if the parties to the case request that mediation be conducted by more than one mediator, or if the court deems that it is appropriate to mediate by more than one mediator in view of the complexity of the dispute and the number of parties involved, then with the consent of both parties, it may be ordered that mediation be conducted by a maximum of three mediators.
(5) If only one conciliator is appointed, during the conciliation process, the conciliator may make a written request to the court to appoint an additional conciliator with the consent of both parties. In case of such a request, not more than three conciliators can be appointed.