In some jurisdictions, court dockets are so congested that judges will not set an ED case for trial until after an attempt has been made to settle it before a mediator or because the attorneys involved may believe it could be settled through mediation. Where mediation has either been ordered or jointly agreed upon, ROW PD coordinates with the OAG to set a date and time with the parties. If the mediation authority requested by the OAG exceeds the limits of the ROW manager's or supervisor's authority, the ROW Program Office will determine a limit for settlement authority. If the mediation fails, the case will go to trial unless it is otherwise settled prior to trial.