Section 490-E:1 – Office Established.
490-E:1 Office Established. – There is hereby established within the judicial branch an office of mediation and arbitration. Source. 2007, 344:2, eff. July 1, 2007.
Section 490-E:2 – Duties.
490-E:2 Duties. – The office of mediation and arbitration shall: I. Guide the development of alternative dispute resolution programs; II. Promote alternative dispute resolution solutions; III. Serve as an alternative dispute resolution resource to courts; IV. Support the administration of alternative dispute resolution programs in all courts; and V. Facilitate voluntary pre-suit mediation or […]
Section 490-E:3 – Administration.
490-E:3 Administration. – The office of mediation and arbitration shall be administered by the judicial branch administrative council. Source. 2007, 344:2, eff. July 1, 2007.
Section 490-E:4 – Mediation and Arbitration Fund.
490-E:4 Mediation and Arbitration Fund. – I. There is hereby established in the state treasury a separate fund to be known as the mediation and arbitration fund, which shall be used to help fund paid mediation and arbitration in the judicial branch and support the operation of the office of mediation and arbitration. The […]
Section 490-E:5 – Immunity From Civil Liability.
490-E:5 Immunity From Civil Liability. – No mediator, arbitrator, or other neutral party involved in dispute resolution under contract with the New Hampshire judicial branch or qualified intern acting under the direct supervision of a supervisor under contract with the New Hampshire judicial branch shall be held liable for civil damages for any aspect […]
Section 490-E:6 – Quality Assurance Program.
490-E:6 Quality Assurance Program. – I. The office of mediation and arbitration may establish a quality assurance program to support the administration of alternative dispute resolution programs in all courts. The program may include, but is not limited to: (a) Investigating and resolving complaints about alternative dispute resolution programs in all courts, including services […]