N.D. R. Ct. XI app F

As amended through March 18, 2024
Appendix F - RULE 8.8 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION STATEMENT

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

IN DISTRICT COURT

_____ JUDICIAL DISTRICT

COUNTY OF __________________

CIVIL NO.___________________

A. B., Plaintiff)
)N.D.R.Ct. 8.8
vs.)ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
)RESOLUTION STATEMENT
C. D., Defendant)

a. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ("ADR") PROCESS (check one):

____ Counsel, after discussing ADR with their clients, agree that ADR is appropriate and choose the following:

____ Mediation

____ Arbitration (non-binding)

____ Arbitration (binding)

____ Court-Sponsored Settlement Conference

____ Other (explain)

_____________________________________________

____ Counsel, after discussing ADR with their clients, agree that ADR is NOT appropriate because:

____ the case implicates the federal or state constitution

____ domestic violence has occurred between the parties

____ other (explain)

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

____ Counsel, after discussing ADR with their clients, have determined that it is not possible to state at this time whether ADR is appropriate.Counsel agree thatthey will file a statement with the Court on whether ADR is appropriate no later than___________________

b. PROVIDER (check one):

____ The parties have selected the following ADR neutral:

_______________________________________________

____ The parties would like ADR conducted by a judicial officer or employee and request the Court to appoint one.The parties request that the Court schedule such ADR within the following time frame:___________________

____ The parties cannot agree on an ADR neutral and request the Court to appoint one.

____ The parties agreed to select an ADR neutral on or before ___________________

c. DEADLINE: The parties recommend that the ADR process be completed by ________ ____________________.

Signed:

Signed

Lawyer for (Plaintiff)

Lawyer for (Defendant)

Attorney ID #:

Attorney ID #:

Firm:

Firm:

Address:

Address:

Telephone:

Telephone:

Date:

Date:

N.D. R. Ct. XI app F

Effective 3/1/2003