California Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs

• Q: What Is Adr?
  A: Alternative Dispute Resolution refers to a variety of techniques that are designed to resolve legal disputes before they reach the courtroom. Your court clerk can tell … More
• Q: What Is Arbitration?
  A: In arbitration, the neutral party conducts a hearing, receives evidence, and decides the outcome of the dispute.
• Q: How Can I Get Information On Adr?
  A: The Judicial Council`s brochure You Don`t Have to Sue is available from the California Courts.
• Q: Is A Trial Court The Only Way To Settle Disputes?
  A: A court trial is not the only way of resolving a dispute. Many disputes can be resolved in other ways. In addition to providing trials, many courts have ADR. ADR … More

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