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ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Most civil disputes are resolved without filing a lawsuit, and most civil lawsuits are resolved without a trial. The Court and others offer a variety of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes to help people resolve disputes without going to trial.

ADR is usually less formal, less expensive, and less time-consuming than a trial.

ADR can also give more opportunity to determine when and how their dispute will be resolved.

Litigants with an approved fee waiver will be permitted to participate in the civil mediation program without being charged.

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?

ADR provides options to litigation

What are the advantages and disadvantages of ADR?

What are my options?

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ADR Process

How is the process initiated?

How are ADR Neutrals selected?

How are Neutrals Notified and ADR Hearings scheduled?

How much will it cost?

How long does it take?

Requests for ADR Hearing continuances

ADR completion dates

What are my responsibilities if a case settles before the ADR session?

What are my responsibilities after the ADR Session?

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Preparing for the Judicial Arbitration Process

Who must attend the Arbitration?

What is the role of the Arbitrator?

How to prepare for the Arbitration

Submission of briefs

What to expect at the Arbitration Session

Discovery after assignment of Arbitrator

The Arbitrator’s Award

Judgment/Trial de Novo

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Preparing for the Mediation Process

Who must attend the Mediation?

What is the role of the Mediator?

Confidentiality

How to prepare for the Mediation

Submission of Briefs

What to expect at the Mediation Session

Discovery during mediation

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Preparing for the Early Neutral Evaluation Process

Who must attend the ENE Session?

What is the role of the Evaluator?

How to prepare for the ENE Session

Confidentiality

Submission of Written ENE Statements

What to expect at the ENE Session

Discovery during ENE

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Key ADR Information & Resources

ADR Forms

Civil Panel Listings

Information for Panel Members and Applicants

Foreclosure Relief Settlement Conference Program

Dispute Resolution Program Act Mediation Services

Informal Discovery Conferences

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ADR Quick Links

ADR

What is ADR?

ADR Process

Preparing for Arbitration

Preparing for Mediation

Preparing for Evaluation

ADR Forms

Information for Panel Members and Applicants

Foreclosure Relief Settlement Conference Program

Civil ADR Panel Listings

Dispute Resolution Program Act Mediation Services (PDF)