Dallas County Alternative Dispute Resolution

A milestone was achieved on November 8, 2011 when the Commissioners Court approved Court Order #2011-1938 establishing the creation of a Dallas County Dispute Resolution Center (DCDRC). This new program began on January 3, 2012 with cases being referred from the Civil District Courts, Family District Courts, County Courts at Law, Probate Courts, and Justice of the Peace Courts. Only cases in which

the parties truly cannot afford mediation services will be referred to this program by the Courts. This program has not been established to compete with the private mediation market, but to serve an unmet need and provide a service to the residents of Dallas County. Mediators who participate in this program provide services on a pro bono basis and the need is ongoing. The DCDRC is currently seeking qualified mediators to participate the Center’s Mediator Pool. Volunteer mediators and their services to the County and public are invaluable and very much appreciated. Please contact the ADR Coordinator via phone at 214-653-7898 or email at [email protected], to request more information or if you have any questions. POST / COMMENT REMOVAL POLICY

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