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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) / Mediation

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes are alternative methods of helping people resolve legal problems before going to court. ADR involves an independent third person, called a "neutral" who tries to help resolve or narrow the areas of conflict.

Applications

​For placement on the Minnesota Supreme Court ADR Roster, complete the appropriate application below. To be included on the roster of Qualified Neutrals, you must meet the training requirements established in Rule 114.13 Subd. 4, unless a waiver is granted by the ADR Ethics Board. The State Court Administrator Office shall not place on, and shall delete from, the rosters the name of any applicant or Neutral whose professional license has been suspended or revoked, unless a waiver is granted by the ADR Ethics Board. 
Attention: On July 13, 2022; the Minnesota Supreme Court promulgated amendments to Rule 114 of the General Rules of Practice and directed the ADR Ethics Board to establish a deadline for individuals to submit applications to be listed on the roster of Qualified Neutrals within a set time frame from the completion of the required training. Starting January 1, 2023; applicants must submit applications within one year of completing a certified training, as determined by the ADR Ethics Board. Individuals who completed trainings years ago that have not submitted an application for inclusion on the Rule 114 roster, will no longer qualify after January 1, 2023. 

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