5-507 Programs or individuals in dispute resolution; approval of; application; annual report.
5-507. Programs or individuals in dispute resolution; approval of; application; annual report. (a) A program or individual not connected with a court and desiring approval may apply to the director to be approved under the dispute resolution act by submitting an application which includes: (1) A plan for the operation of the program or service; […]
5-508 Same; funds; fees.
5-508. Same; funds; fees. An approved program or individual may use sources of funds, both public and private, in addition to funds appropriated by the legislature. An approved program or individual may require each party to pay a fee to help defray costs based upon ability to pay. Each approved program or individual shall have […]
5-509 Same; cases accepted.
5-509. Same; cases accepted. (a) Upon finding that alternatives to litigation may provide a more appropriate means to resolve the issues in a case and that the costs of the dispute resolution process are justified relative to the parties’ ability to pay such costs, a judge may order the parties to the case to participate […]
5-510 Supreme court adopts standards; ethics requirements; compensation for services.
5-510. Supreme court adopts standards; ethics requirements; compensation for services. (a) After reviewing the recommendations of the advisory council on dispute resolution, the supreme court shall adopt rules which establish standards for training and qualifications for neutral persons and which prescribe procedures for registration and approval by the director of training of neutral persons in […]
5-511 Rules of procedure and ethics.
5-511. Rules of procedure and ethics. Approved programs and individuals providing services under the dispute resolution act shall comply with rules of procedure and ethics as set forth by the supreme court or the director. History: L. 1994, ch. 217, § 11; L. 1996, ch. 140, § 11; July 1.
5-512 Confidentiality of proceedings.
5-512. Confidentiality of proceedings. (a) All verbal or written information transmitted between any party to a dispute and a neutral person conducting a proceeding under the dispute resolution act or the staff of an approved program shall be confidential communications. No admission, representation or statement made in the proceeding shall be admissible as evidence or […]
5-513 Immunity from liability.
5-513. Immunity from liability. No neutral person, staff member, or member of a governing board of an approved program may be held liable for civil damages for any statement or decision made in the process of dispute resolution unless such person acts, or fails to act, in a manner constituting gross negligence with malicious purpose […]
5-514 Mediation agreement.
5-514. Mediation agreement. If the parties involved in the dispute reach an agreement, the agreement may be reduced to writing and signed by the parties. The agreement shall set forth the settlement of the issues and the future responsibilities of each party. If a court referred the case, the agreement as signed and approved by […]