These ADR services are offered at no charge, either on the day of trial or before the trial date (pre-trial), through the District Court ADR Programs. Arbitration is a legally binding process that resolves contract disputes without having to take the disagreement to court.Arbitration - The Division offers a free, binding arbitration service designed to cut red tape and resolve disputes quickly. ADR is voluntary, confidential and free when provided through A District Court Pre-trial or Day of Trial ADR Program. Use our Complaint Portal to file your complaint. Arbitration is a process for settling disputes related to the contract. Many contracts contain a mandatory arbitration clause. Conduct of the Arbitration Hearing, Md. Code Regs. 02.01. When Could a Party Insist on Arbitration to Settle a Dispute? Read Section 7-602 - Arbitration in labor disputes, Md. Code, Transp.