NCJ Number
102029
Date Published
1986
Length
33 pages
Annotation
This information package on State trends in alternative dispute resolution contains relevant annotated reading lists and descriptions of the development of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, Michigan, and Oklahoma.
Abstract
New York was the first State to pass a comprehensive dispute resolution law that covered important legal issues and provided substantial funding to new and existing programs. New Jersey's involvement in a centralized dispute resolution model developed from court initiative rather than State legislation. Hawaii is in a period of testing and assessment for dispute resolution techniques and has taken steps to enhance dispute resolution procedures within the State. Michigan has initiated a two-step process to identify alternative dispute resolution services within the State, both private and court-administered, in addition to promulgating rules for mediation services. Oklahoma is the first State to create a funding mechanism for dispute resolution not tied to fiscal year appropriations. This means alternative dispute resolution programs funded through the revolving fund will not be affected by fiscal limitations. The reading lists, with 42 items, cover general issues in alternative dispute resolution, dispute resolution training, and the cost of alternative dispute resolution. Appendixes contain relevant Federal legislation, State legislation, and court rules.