California Stipulation Re Fee For Ongoing Services For Court-Ordered Mediation is a fee established by the court to cover the cost of mediation services rendered by an approved mediator. This fee is paid by the parties involved in the court-ordered mediation and is usually based on their ability to pay. The stipulation fee covers the cost of the mediator's services, including their time spent on the case, and any other costs associated with the mediation process. There are two types of California Stipulation Re Fee For Ongoing Services For Court-Ordered Mediation: a fixed fee and an hourly rate. The fixed fee is a one-time rate set by the court that covers the entire mediation process from start to finish, while the hourly rate is a rate charged for each hour of work that the mediator puts into the case. The court may also require the parties to pay additional fees for costs such as filing fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs. The stipulation fee is typically paid in full by the parties before the mediation process begins.