43.44 – Mandate of an Appeals Court.
43.44 Mandate of an appeals court.—An appellate court may, as the circumstances and justice of the case may require, reconsider, revise, reform, or modify its own opinions and orders for the purpose of making the same accord with law and justice. Accordingly, an appellate court may recall its own mandate for the purpose of allowing it […]
43.51 – Problem-Solving Court Reports.
43.51 Problem-solving court reports.— (1) The Office of the State Courts Administrator shall provide an annual report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives which details the number of participants in each problem-solving court for each fiscal year the court has been operating and the types of services provided, identifies […]
44.1011 – Definitions.
44.1011 Definitions.—As used in this chapter: (1) “Arbitration” means a process whereby a neutral third person or panel, called an arbitrator or arbitration panel, considers the facts and arguments presented by the parties and renders a decision which may be binding or nonbinding as provided in this chapter. (2) “Mediation” means a process whereby a neutral third person […]
44.102 – Court-Ordered Mediation.
44.102 Court-ordered mediation.— (1) Court-ordered mediation shall be conducted according to rules of practice and procedure adopted by the Supreme Court. (2) A court, under rules adopted by the Supreme Court: (a) Must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the […]
44.103 – Court-Ordered, Nonbinding Arbitration.
44.103 Court-ordered, nonbinding arbitration.— (1) Court-ordered, nonbinding arbitration shall be conducted according to the rules of practice and procedure adopted by the Supreme Court. (2) A court, pursuant to rules adopted by the Supreme Court, may refer any contested civil action filed in a circuit or county court to nonbinding arbitration. (3) Arbitrators shall be selected and compensated in […]
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 […]
43.16 – Justice Administrative Commission; Membership, Powers and Duties.
43.16 Justice Administrative Commission; membership, powers and duties.— (1) There is hereby created a Justice Administrative Commission, with headquarters located in the state capital. The necessary office space for use of the commission shall be furnished by the proper state agency in charge of state buildings. For purposes of the fees imposed on agencies pursuant to s. […]
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. […]
43.18 – Money Paid Into Court; Withdrawal.
43.18 Money paid into court; withdrawal.—No moneys deposited as provided in 1s. 43.17, shall be withdrawn except on the voucher or check signed by the clerk of the court if the court has an authorized clerk and if not, by the judge. Every voucher or check shall state the cause in or on account of which […]
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 […]