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   ADR Application Process A Notice from the Chief Justice for Administration and Management Announcing the Application Process The Forms and Appendixes to the Application   In Word The Instruction Guide for the Program Application and Re-Application The Application for New Programs   In Word The Re-Application for Existing Programs   In Word The Trial Court List of Court-Connected Approved Programs for Alternative Dispute Resolution Services - Effective 01/01/07 to 12/31/09       Support Services Home Home Page