The term alternative dispute resolution (ADR) means any procedure, agreed to by the parties of a dispute, in which they use the services of a neutral party to assist them in reaching agreement and avoiding litigation.
Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse: Sacramento Superior Court.
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to the different ways people can resolve disputes without a trial. Common ADR processes include mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluation.
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Motions heard in the Law and Motion departments (Department 53 or Department 54) may be filed at the Hall of Justice Building, 813 6th Street, second floor or in the Civil Law and Motion Drop Box located in the Public Service Lobby on the first floor, or may be submitted by mail.
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How arbitration, mediation and conciliation are different from each other? Mediation and conciliation both are an informal process. Whereas, arbitration is more formal as compared to them. In mediation, the mediator generally sets out alternatives for the parties to reach out an agreement.
Main Difference – Arbitration involves a neutral third party rendering a legally binding decision after considering the arguments of both parties, while conciliation revolves around a mediator facilitating communication and negotiation to help the parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
Arbitration is a procedure in which a dispute is submitted, by agreement of the parties, to one or more arbitrators who make a binding decision on the dispute. In choosing arbitration, the parties opt for a private dispute resolution procedure instead of going to court.