ADR Ethics Board
The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Ethics Board is appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court to promote the ethical use of ADR in the court system. The Board is comprised of judges and ADR professionals.
The Board reviews complaints at their quarterly meetings and may issue sanctions against Neutrals in accordance with Rule 114.12, Part A Code of Ethics for Court-Annexed ADR Neutrals. Please see the Complaint Process section for more information.
In addition, the Board considers training waiver requests from Neutrals. Individuals who have not taken a certified ADR course may ask the Board for a training waiver and be placed on the ADR Rule 114 roster. The Board may either grant the request based on experience and/or education. If the Board does not approve the waiver request, they may suggest appropriate training for the individual to take for inclusion on the roster. Please see the FAQs section for more information about how to request a training waiver.
A Qualified Neutral may not provide services during a period of suspension of a professional license unless a waiver request is granted by the ADR Ethics Board.
Vacancies on the Board are posted on the Minnesota State Court website. Board members serve a three-year term and may be re-appointed for a second three-year term.
ADR Ethics Board Members (PDF)
ADR Ethics Board Public Reprimands (PDF) (The last public reprimands issued by the ADR Ethics Board was in 2023)
The Board reviews complaints at their quarterly meetings and may issue sanctions against Neutrals in accordance with Rule 114.12, Part A Code of Ethics for Court-Annexed ADR Neutrals. Please see the Complaint Process section for more information.
In addition, the Board considers training waiver requests from Neutrals. Individuals who have not taken a certified ADR course may ask the Board for a training waiver and be placed on the ADR Rule 114 roster. The Board may either grant the request based on experience and/or education. If the Board does not approve the waiver request, they may suggest appropriate training for the individual to take for inclusion on the roster. Please see the FAQs section for more information about how to request a training waiver.
A Qualified Neutral may not provide services during a period of suspension of a professional license unless a waiver request is granted by the ADR Ethics Board.
Vacancies on the Board are posted on the Minnesota State Court website. Board members serve a three-year term and may be re-appointed for a second three-year term.
ADR Ethics Board Members (PDF)
ADR Ethics Board Public Reprimands (PDF) (The last public reprimands issued by the ADR Ethics Board was in 2023)