N.D. Cent. Code § 6-09.10-04: Request for assistance - Negotiation - Mediation

A farmer, creditor, person dealing with a farmer, person eligible for mediation with an agency of the United States department of agriculture, a landowner, or an owner, lessee, or lessor of mineral interests may request assistance from the North Dakota mediation service. Upon receipt of the request, and upon consent of all parties to mediation, the administrator of the North Dakota mediation service may assign a negotiator or mediator to assist the parties in reaching a voluntary settlement.