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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.

Resources & Rules

Resources for those seeking Alternate Dispute Resolution Services
Resources for Neutrals
  • List of ADR Training Providers (PDF) *The list of ADR Training Providers is not an official list, but only a source of contact information 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.  
  • To obtain a copy of the ADR Annual Renewal Fee Invoice or ADR Continuing Education Report Form, please contact the ADR program via the contact form under the tab Contact Us.
  • Child-Focused Parenting Time Guide (PDF)

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State Law Library

Room G25
Minnesota Judicial Center
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

(651) 297-7651

mn.gov/law-library