United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.
Effective April 17, 2002.
In re: Tenth Circuit Rule 33 Confidentiality Requirements Filed April 17, 2002.
EMERGENCY GENERAL ORDER Before TACHA, Chief Judge, SEYMOUR, EBEL, KELLY, HENRY, BRISCOE, LUCERO, MURPHY and HARTZ, Circuit Judges.
It is the consensus of the court that the confidentiality requirements of Tenth Circuit Rule 33.1(D) must be strengthened immediately. The confidentiality requirements of Rule 33 are broadened to forbid disclosure of statements made during a conference and in related discussions, and any records of them, to anyone outside the mediation process. Mediation proceedings under Rule 33 may not be recorded by counsel or the parties. These requirements take effect immediately upon filing of this General Order.
As soon as practicable, the court will adopt amendments to Rule 33.1(D) in compliance with 28 U.S.C. § 2071.