Definition
Programs that offer a private, voluntary alternative to a full court trial which involves a period of limited discovery and information exchange between attorneys for both parties to a civil dispute followed by a presentation before responsible agents for each side who have authority to settle and a neutral advisor. The responsible agents then attempt to reach a settlement. The neutral third party presides over the mini-trial and can become an arbitrator or mediator as needed.
URL Name
FP-0700-5150
Third Level Code
FP-0700
Taxonomy Code
FP-0700.5150
Parent Code
FP-0700
Family Code
F
Second Level Code
FP
Fourth Level Code
FP-0700-5150
Publication Status
Online