Directory of Programs

The Center is the administrative arm of the Alabama Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution and provides broad services to all branches of state government. 

Serves the state judiciary, working most closely with courts. Sets standards for certification, professional conduct, discipline and training of ADR neutrals in and for state and local courts. Also provides expertise on mediation systems to all branches of government. Provides no direct mediation services. 

Located in the Colorado Judicial Branch, the Office of Dispute Resolution was created by statute in 1983. The Colorado Dispute Resolution Act established ODR to assist Colorado’s courts in ADR programs and in providing mediation and other dispute resolution services to the public. ODR is almost entirely cash-funded through the Dispute Resolution Fund established by the statute. Fees for ODR services are set by order of the supreme court to cover the program’s expenses. 

Designs and builds dispute resolution programs for state and county government; facilitates and mediates a limited number of public policy disputes; manages the judiciary’s contract with the community mediation centers; and promotes ADR through education, training, and research.  

Provides expertise to court-related ADR programs. Provides no direct mediation services. 

Provides a mediation roster for Domestic Relations, Small Claims, Land Use and Environmental, and General Civil litigation. 

Advances appropriate alternatives to litigation and alternatives to violence throughout Maryland’s courts, neighborhoods, businesses, schools, government agencies, criminal and juvenile justice programs and businesses. Created in 1998 by the Chief Judge of Maryland’s highest appellate court, this forty-member Commission includes judges, public officials, legislators, lawyers, ADR practitioners, community members, business representatives, educators and others. The Commission developed and is now implementing a practical action plan entitled "Join The Resolution." 

Develops dispute resolution practices and protocols for the state trial courts and provides training for judicial staff. The office also provides mediation services and technical assistance to state agencies. 

Unique public/private partnership with 6 community-based mediation centers covering the entire state.