L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 12.1

As amended through August 22, 2024

Rule 12.1 - Establishment of the ADR Program

A. Pursuant to the authority granted the Court Administrator under Cochise County Local Rule 12, the Court Administrator shall establish and maintain an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program ("ADR Program"), and appoint an ADR Director to administer the program. The ADR Director shall be responsible for administering:

1. A program of non-binding arbitration as required by the Courts of Limited Jurisdiction pursuant to A.R.S. § 22-201;

2. A program of mediation for all courts other than those under the jurisdiction of Cochise County Local Rule 10, Family Conciliation Court, or any others excluded by statute; and

3. Other programs as directed by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.

B. Pursuant to the authority granted within these Rules, the ADR Director is authorized to coordinate and cooperate with the Director of the Family Conciliation Court to provide additional mediation services as may be needed in connection with the Family Conciliation Court as outlined in Cochise County Local Rule 10 and the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure.

C. The ADR Director shall maintain a list of qualified neutrals, including arbitrators, mediators and other persons who are trained by the ADR Program and authorized and certified by the presiding judge of the Superior Court. The current list of qualified neutrals, together with a description of each neutral's qualifications and experience, shall be maintained by the ADR Program and shall be available at all times and upon request. The ADR Director has the authority to assign individuals in any category. Qualified neutrals shall serve without pay and are defined as those persons who have met the following criteria:

1. Have successfully completed and maintained the minimum required standard training in arbitration, mediation or facilitation skills.

2. Have successfully completed the Cochise Superior Court Human Resources background investigation.

3. Are of good moral character and a resident of Cochise County, Arizona.

L. R. Prac. Sup. Ct. 12.1

Added Nov. 17, 2006, effective 1/1/2007.