Alternative Dispute Resolution
Support Services Department

The Support Services Department provides technical assistance, advice and consultation to the Trial Court Departments in the operation of court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services. Court-Connected ADR is governed by the Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution, Supreme Judicial Court Rule 1:18. The Uniform Rules took effect in 1999 and are designed to offer litigants options in resolving disputes in court beyond litigation.           Within the Support Services Department, the Coordinator of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services provides professional staff assistance to the Trial Court Standing Committee on Dispute Resolution. The Trial Court Standing Committee on Dispute Resolution advises the Chief Justice for Administration and Management on the implementation and oversight of court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution Services.       Alternative Dispute Resolution Information A Guide to Court-Connected Alternative Dispute Resolution Services   in Pamphlet Size Rule 8 of the Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution Rule 8 Guidelines SJC Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution The Trial Court List of Court-Connected Approved Programs for Alternative Dispute Resolution Services - Effective 01/01/07 to 12/31/09   ADR Application Process A Notice from the CJAM Announcing the Commencement of the Application Process The Instructions for the Program Application and Reapplication The Re-Application for Existing Programs    In Word The Application for New Programs    In Word The Appendices   Form 1 - The List of Neutrals Who Satisfy the Standard Training Requirement or the Alternative Method    In Word - Applicable to All Programs Form 2 - The List of Neutrals Who Satisfy the Limited Exemption for Training    In Word - Applicable to Only Existing Programs The Rule 8 Summary The Income Exempt Certification for BMC and District Court Departments    In Word The New Agreement for Judgment - Relates to Exempt Income Certification An SJC Memo on Safeguarding Personal Information - Relates to Question # 15 on the Program Application The Program Application Checklist     Support Services Home Home Page