Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) / Mediation

Rule 114.01(a) of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice requires that most civil and family case types filed in district court are subject to ADR processes. Solving your differences outside of court can provide greater satisfaction to the parties. ADR can have many advantages as well, such as:

• It can save you time.
• It can save you money.
• It can be less stressful.
• It is confidential and private.
• It gives you more control over the outcome of your case.
• It can produce more lasting agreements.
• It may preserve or improve relationships. This is especially important in conflict involving families in which it is critical to preserve the relationship and foster ongoing communication.
  

Where Can I Find Information About the ADR Processes Used in the Minnesota Court System?

• Information about ADR in the Minnesota State Court System

What Is the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Roster of Rule 114 Qualified Neutrals?

The ADR Program maintains a roster of Qualified Neutrals who are licensed professionals consisting of attorneys, social workers, psychologists and other mental health professionals, along with other non-licensed subject matter experts who are willing to provide ADR services. All Neutrals on the roster are Qualified Neutrals and must comply with the Rule 114.13, Part A Code of Ethics for Court-Annexed ADR Neutrals. 

How Do I Search the Roster of Qualified Neutrals?

The ADR Qualified Neutrals roster is broken down into two case types: Civil or Family.

To find a provider of family ADR services, select the Family roster and follow these steps under the drop-down menu on the Process filter:

• For an Arbitrator, select Arbitration 
• For a Mediator, select Mediation
• For a Parenting Consultant, Select Parenting Consultant (PC)
• For a Parenting Time Expediter, select Parenting Time Expediter (PTE)
• For a Social Early Neutral Evaluator, select Social Early Neutral Evaluation (SENE)
• For a Financial Early Neutral Evaluator, select Financial Early Neutral Evaluation (FENE)
• For a Moderated Settlement Conference, select Moderated Settlement Conference (MSC)

To find a provider of civil ADR services, select the Civil roster and follow these steps under the drop-down menu on the Process filter:

• For a Mediator, select Mediation
• For an Arbitrator or an Evaluator (ENE), select Arbitration/Evaluation

Search the roster of Qualified Neutrals

Roster Disclaimer: Neutrals on this roster are considered "Qualified" under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. Qualified Neutrals are not certified or licensed in the field of ADR. Areas of experience are supplied by the individual Neutral, and have not been independently verified by the Minnesota Judicial Branch. In choosing an ADR provider, you should inquire about the qualifications and experience of the Neutral. Roster information is current up to the publication date displayed at the top of this document.