Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Statement to the Court (ADR) is a document used by a party to a court dispute to inform the court that they have agreed to use a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) instead of pursuing litigation. The ADR Statement to the Court is typically signed by both parties and submitted to the court prior to the initiation of the ADR process. The types of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Statements to the Court include mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law. In mediation, an impartial third-party mediator facilitates a negotiation between the parties to reach a mutually agreeable settlement. In arbitration, a neutral third-party arbitrator listens to both parties' arguments and renders a binding decision. In collaborative law, both parties hire lawyers and negotiate a settlement, often with the help of a neutral third-party facilitator. The Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Statement to the Court outlines the parties’ agreement to use ADR, including the type of ADR, the name of the mediator, arbitrator, or facilitator, the location of the proceedings, the scope of the proceedings, the costs associated with the proceedings, and any other relevant information. It is important to note that the ADR Statement to the Court does not need to be signed by the court. Rather, it is an agreement between the parties to use ADR and is typically filed with the court for informational purposes.