Petitions & Approved Trainings
This page contains petitions for sponsors seeking training certification and approved training resources. To be eligible for placement on the Supreme Court Qualified Neutral Roster, individuals must take an ADR training certified through the State Court Administrator's Office. In order to remain on the roster, all Qualified Neutrals must attend and report continuing education (CE) every three years.
Individuals seeking a certified ADR training may refer to the list of approved trainings and the list of frequent sponsors of ADR content. These are not official lists, but only a source for informational purposes. The Minnesota Judicial Branch does not endorse, recommend, or make any guarantees of the quality of any particular trainer or training program due to their inclusion on this list. Contact them directly for information regarding the full extent of their respective training programs.
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 of the Rule 114 roster will no longer qualify after January 1, 2023. TRAINERS: Make sure you are aware of this and inform individuals taking trainings of the new requirements.
Upcoming Approved ADR Trainings
- Basic Education Training List (training to be qualified to be placed on the roster)
- Continuing Education (CE) Training List (training to maintain compliance with Rule 114.12 subd. 4(j) and (k) roster requirements)
ADR Training Resources
On December 20, 2022; the State Court Administrator issued the following order, effective January 1, 2023. Notwithstanding certified trainings that require in-person attendance, certified training requirements set forth in Rule 114.12, Subd. 4 may be satisfied through virtual means.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Continuing Education Administrative Order
If you have any questions about submitting a petition for ADR training certification, see the Contact Us tab on this site.
Sponsor Petitions for Course Certification
- Civil Roster Sponsor Petition (PDF)
- Family Adjudicative Roster Sponsor Petition (PDF)
- Family Evaluative Hybrid Sponsor Petition (PDF)
- Family Facilitative Hybrid Roster Sponsor Petition (PDF)
- Family Hybrid Roster Sponsor Petition (PDF)
- Previously Approved Course Sponsor Petition (PDF)
Sponsor may complete this petition if they have already completed a sponsor petition and received certification for a previous course containing the same content. - Continuing Education Sponsor Petition (PDF)