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What Is Adr?

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 you whether your local court offers other forms of ADR.

Other California Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs

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

Alternative Dispute Resolution Sub-categories

Arbitration

Mediation