§ 16-7-101. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to encourage, promote, and develop voluntary alternative processes throughout the state to resolve disputes, cases, and controversies of all kinds.
§ 16-7-102. Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission established — Terms of members — Meetings — Rules — Quorum
(a) (1) (A) There is hereby created the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission, which shall consist of seven (7) members. (B) (i) Three (3) members shall be attorneys appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, one (1) of whom shall have been recommended to the court by the Arkansas Bar Association. (ii) One […]
§ 16-7-103. Staffing
(a) General staff support, facilities, and operating assistance for the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission shall be provided by the Administrative Office of the Courts from funds appropriated for that purpose by the General Assembly. (b) The commission shall select a Coordinator of Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs who shall be an employee of the Administrative […]
§ 16-7-104. Powers and duties of commission
The Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission shall have the authority and responsibility to: (1) Promote in a systematic manner the appropriate use of alternative dispute resolution; (2) Provide education to the courts, other government agencies, and the public on the methods, advantages, and applications of alternative dispute resolution; (3) (A) Establish standards and rules for […]