Court Manager's Guide to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Database JTIL State Court Journal, V 14, N 4 (Fall 1990), P 24-31

• NCJ Number: 128926
• Author(s): S Keilitz
• Date Published: 1990
• Length: 8 pages
• Sale Source: NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program Description (Model)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The article identifies what information about alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs is available from the database, offers examples of questions regarding the design and implementation of an ADR program that the database can address, and explains to potential users how to obtain information from the database.

Abstract

The National Center for State Courts has created a readily accessible source of comprehensive information concerning basic features of alternative dispute resolution programs. The database was established to assist courts that are considering the use of ADR, planning ADR initiatives, implementing new programs, or modifying existing ones. The article describes what information is available from the database such as questions court managers might ask when planning or implementing an ADR program. An overview of ADR programs is provided along with a discussion of program structure, staff requirements, and the ADR process. How to obtain information from the database concludes the article. 2 tables and 4 notes