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. The ADR Division offers two alternative dispute resolution processes to parties with pending litigation in the Court. Mediation.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, or "Alternative Dispute Resolution," refers to a variety of processes for resolving disputes without going to trial. We all have conflicts in our lives. When you request an Order for ADR from the Court, the Order you receive will include instructions regarding the mediation. Arbitration is a process for settling disputes related to the contract. Many contracts contain a mandatory arbitration clause. If you attended one or more ADR sessions then please take a moment to complete this survey to help us improve our alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program.