Section 494.03 — Exclusions.
494.03 EXCLUSIONS. The guidelines shall exclude: (1) any dispute involving violence against persons, in which incidents arising out of situations that would support charges under sections 609.221 to 609.2231, 609.342 to 609.345, 609.365, or any other felony charges; (2) any matter involving competency or civil commitment; (3) any matter involving a person who has been […]
Section 494.04 — Grant Programs.
494.04 GRANT PROGRAMS. Subdivision 1. Authority. The state or a municipality may contract with or make grants to a person carrying out a community dispute resolution program for the furnishing of program services provided by the person. The community dispute resolution program may be established under this chapter or otherwise. The grants may be in […]
Section 494.05 — Grants.
494.05 GRANTS. Subdivision 1. Eligibility requirements. A community dispute resolution program is not eligible for a grant under this section unless it: (1) complies with this chapter and the guidelines and rules adopted under this chapter; (2) is certified by the state court administrator under section 494.015, subdivision 2; (3) demonstrates that at least one-half […]
Section 490A.03 — Persons Affected.
490A.03 PERSONS AFFECTED. The provisions of sections 490A.01 and 490A.02 apply to all judges, judicial officers, and referees. History: 2006 c 271 art 11 s 46
Section 491A.01 — Establishment; Powers; Jurisdiction.
491A.01 ESTABLISHMENT; POWERS; JURISDICTION. Subdivision 1. Establishment. The district court in each county shall establish a conciliation court division with the jurisdiction and powers set forth in this chapter. Subd. 2. Powers; issuance of process. The conciliation court has all powers, and may issue process as necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of […]
Section 491A.02 — Procedure.
491A.02 PROCEDURE. Subdivision 1. Procedure; rules; forms. The determination of claims in conciliation court must be without jury trial and by a simple and informal procedure. Conciliation court proceedings must not be reported. By July 1, 1993, the supreme court shall promulgate rules governing pleading, practice, and procedure for conciliation courts, and shall promulgate uniform […]
Section 491A.03 — Judges; Administrator; Reporter; Supplies.
491A.03 JUDGES; ADMINISTRATOR; REPORTER; SUPPLIES. Subdivision 1. Judges; referees. The judges of district court may serve as judges of conciliation court. The chief judge of the district may appoint one or more suitable persons to act as referees in conciliation court; the chief judge of the district shall establish qualifications for the office, specify the […]
Section 494.01 — Community Dispute Resolution Program.
494.01 COMMUNITY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM. Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this chapter, “dispute resolution” means a process voluntarily entered by parties in disagreement using mediation or arbitration to reconcile the parties’ differences. Subd. 2. Establishment; administration. The state court administrator shall administer the dispute resolution program. Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1991 c 321 s 11] […]
Section 494.015 — Program And Training Guidelines; Certification.
494.015 PROGRAM AND TRAINING GUIDELINES; CERTIFICATION. Subdivision 1. Guidelines. The state court administrator shall adopt guidelines for use by community dispute resolution programs and training programs for mediators and arbitrators for the community dispute resolution programs. The guidelines must include provisions to ensure that participation in dispute resolution is voluntary, procedures for case processing, and […]
Section 494.02 — Confidentiality Of Communications.
494.02 CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMMUNICATIONS. Any communication relating to the subject matter of the dispute by any participant during dispute resolution shall not be used as evidence against a participant in a judicial or administrative proceeding. This shall not preclude the use of evidence obtained by other independent investigation. History: 1984 c 654 art 2 s […]