44.104 – Voluntary Binding Arbitration and Voluntary Trial Resolution.
44.104 Voluntary binding arbitration and voluntary trial resolution.— (1) Two or more opposing parties who are involved in a civil dispute may agree in writing to submit the controversy to voluntary binding arbitration, or voluntary trial resolution, in lieu of litigation of the issues involved, prior to or after a lawsuit has been filed, provided no constitutional […]
44.106 – Standards and Procedures for Mediators and Arbitrators; Fees.
44.106 Standards and procedures for mediators and arbitrators; fees.— (1) The Supreme Court shall establish minimum standards and procedures for qualifications, certification, professional conduct, discipline, and training for mediators and arbitrators who are appointed pursuant to this chapter. The Supreme Court is authorized to set fees to be charged to applicants for certification and renewal of certification. […]
44.107 – Immunity for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Mediator Trainees.
44.107 Immunity for arbitrators, mediators, and mediator trainees.— (1) Arbitrators serving under s. 44.103 or s. 44.104, mediators serving under s. 44.102, and trainees fulfilling the mentorship requirements for certification by the Supreme Court as a mediator shall have judicial immunity in the same manner and to the same extent as a judge. (2) A person serving as […]
44.108 – Funding of Mediation and Arbitration.
44.108 Funding of mediation and arbitration.— (1) Mediation and arbitration should be accessible to all parties regardless of financial status. A filing fee of $1 is levied on all proceedings in the circuit or county courts to fund mediation and arbitration services which are the responsibility of the Supreme Court pursuant to the provisions of s. 44.106. […]
44.201 – Citizen Dispute Settlement Centers; Establishment; Operation; Confidentiality.
44.201 Citizen Dispute Settlement Centers; establishment; operation; confidentiality.— (1) The chief judge of a judicial circuit, after consultation with the board of county commissioners of a county or with two or more boards of county commissioners of counties within the judicial circuit, may establish a Citizen Dispute Settlement Center for such county or counties, with the approval […]