Rule 99.10.Agreement.

Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 9, 2026

In one sentenceRule 99.10 requires that any mediated agreement be put in writing and signed by the parties, who bear responsibility for drafting it unless they ask the mediator to help.

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If an agreement is reached during the mediation conference, it shall be reduced to writing and signed by the parties. The parties shall be responsible for the drafting of the agreement, although the mediator may assist in the drafting of the agreement with the consent of the parties.

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Plain-English Summary

When mediation works, Rule 99.10 tells the parties what to do next: write it down and sign it. A handshake deal isn't enough. The rule puts the drafting job on the parties themselves, not the mediator, though a mediator can pitch in on the language if everyone agrees.

This matters because a signed agreement is what turns a mediation session into something enforceable. Without a written, signed document, there's no clear record of what the parties promised each other.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a mediation agreement in Kentucky have to be in writing?

Yes. Rule 99.10 requires that any agreement reached during a mediation conference be reduced to writing and signed by the parties.

Can the mediator write up the settlement agreement?

The parties are responsible for drafting the agreement, but the mediator may help draft it if the parties consent.

Source & verification. The rule text is reproduced verbatim from the official Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure (Ky. R. Civ. P. 99.10). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of Kentucky (Ky. Const. § 116). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 9, 2026. · Official source

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