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(1) The mediator may direct each party to deposit an equal amount as an advance for the expenses of the mediation referred to in section 87 which the mediator expects will be incurred.

(2) During the course of mediation proceedings, the mediator may direct supplementary deposits in an equal amount from each party.

(3) If the required deposits are not paid in full by both parties within thirty days of the direction, the mediator may suspend the proceedings or may make a written declaration of termination of the proceedings to the parties, effective on the date of that declaration.

(4) On termination of the mediation proceedings, the mediator shall render an account to the parties of the deposits received and shall return any unexpended balance to the parties.