- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Alternative dispute resolution in the courts of the State of Georgia for 2006
- Creator:
- Georgia. Commission on Dispute Resolution
- Publisher:
- [Atlanta, Ga.] : Georgia, Commission on Dispute Resolution, 2006
- Date of Original:
- 2006
- Subject:
- Dispute resolution (Law)--Georgia
Mediation--Georgia - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
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- state government records
- Type:
- Text
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- application/pdf
- Description:
- Title from PDF caption (Georgia Government Publications database, viewed Dec. 13, 2011)
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA D500 .A1 2006
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- Digital Object URL:
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- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
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Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
GEORGIA OFFICE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION 244 WASHINGTON STREET, S.W., SUITE 300
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334-5900 OFFICE: 404-463-3788 FAX: 404-463-3790 www.godr.org
SHINJI MOROKUMA DIRECTOR
WRITER'S E-MAIL: morokumas@godr.org
September 30, 2008
Dear ADR Supporter,
We are pleased to present you with the FY2006 Annual Report on Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Georgia Courts. It is a comprehensive compilation of statistics on the state and volume of ADR activity in the counties and courts of Georgia from July 2005 through June 2006. It also contains general information on our state-registered ADR practitioners, who number nearly 2,400 today.
You may well ask why this report is being released so long after FY2006. Severe budget cuts in FY2007 and uncertainty about whether our office would remain open forced us to halt production of the report. Now that our fiscal situation has stabilized somewhat, we are returning our attention to our annual reports. In the coming months, we plan to complete the FY2007 and FY2008 annual reports and return to our schedule of producing annual reports as soon as possible after the end of the fiscal years they represent.
We appreciate your understanding, and we thank you for your interest in and support of ADR in the Georgia courts.
Best wishes,
Shinji Morokuma Director
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Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution June 2006
Judge Joseph C. Iannazzone, Chairperson Justice Hugh Thompson Judge Louisa Abbot Ansley Barton, Esq. Wade Coleman, Esq. George B. Collins III Robert Glenn, Esq. Patrice A. Harris, M.D. Judge David B. Irwin Judge David M. Pierce
Raytheon M. Rawls, Esq. (Raye) Freeman Walker, Jr.
Judge Cynthia D. Wright
Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution June 2006
Leila Taaffe, Esq., Director Christina Petrig, Esq., Program Coordinator Nathelia Davenport, Program Coordinator Ashley Franklin, Administrative Assistant Donia Miles, Information Systems Coordinator
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Table of Contents
Foreword Commission on Dispute Resolution Members Table of Contents Registered Neutrals Preface to the Neutral Statistics Registered Neutral Statistics ADR Programs by County Map of Court-Connected ADR Programs ADR Services by County and Courts Served Court-Connected ADR Activity Cases Referred to an ADR Process Cases Completing the ADR Process Total Court-Connected ADR Activity by Year Superior Court Superior Court ADR Activity State Court State Court ADR Activity Magistrate Court Magistrate Court ADR Activity Probate Court Probate Court ADR Activity Juvenile Court Juvenile Court ADR Activity Other Court Cases Other ADR Activity Court-Connected ADR Programs Alapaha Judicial Circuit ADR Program Carroll County Juvenile Court Mediation Program Clayton Judicial Circuit ADR Program Clayton County Juvenile Court Mediation Diversion Program Cobb County Juvenile Court ADR Program Cobb County Magistrate Court ADR Program Cobb County Superior Court ADR Program
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Conasauga Circuit Superior Courts ADR Program Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program DeKalb County Courts Dispute Resolution Center DeKalb County Juvenile Court Mediation Program Dublin Judicial Circuit Mediation Program Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program Floyd County Magistrate Court Mediation Program Fulton County ADR Program Fulton County Juvenile Court Mediation Program Fulton County Magistrate Court Mediation Fulton County Probate ADR Program Fulton County State/Magistrate Court Landlord / Tenant Mediation Program Gwinnett Judicial Circuit ADR Program Henry County Juvenile Court ADR Program Houston County Juvenile Court Mediation Program Houston and Macon Judicial Circuit Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Office of State Administrative Hearings Ogeechee Judicial Circuit ADR Program Rockdale County Juvenile Court Mediation Program Seventh Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Seventh JAD Juvenile Mediation Program Sixth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program South Georgia Circuit ADR Program Southern Judicial Circuit ADR Program Southwestern Circuit ADR Program Tenth Judicial District ADR Program Third Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Waycross Circuit Juvenile Whitfield County Magistrate Court Mediation Program Whitfield County Juvenile Court Mediation Program
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Preface to Registered Neutral Information
The Georgia Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules charge the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution with registering neutrals that serve court programs. See ADR Rule II.A.2.e. "Neutral" is defined in the ADR Rules as "an impartial person who facilitates discussions and dispute resolution between disputants in mediation, case evaluation or early neutral evaluation, and arbitration, or who presides over a summary jury trial or mini trial. Thus, mediators, case evaluators, and arbitrators are all classified as "neutrals." ADR Rule I.
To register as a neutral, an individual must complete an application that reflects required training. In addition, mediators must also establish that they have observed mediations or participated in an approved practicum. All applicants must pass a criminal background check and pay a modest application fee.
Registered neutrals must renew their registration every two years. During the two-year renewal cycle, a registered neutral must take at least 6 hours of continuing education.
By far, the greatest number of registered neutrals are general mediators. (See Table 1. 1) Approved general mediation training is at least twenty-eight hours in length and includes 11 core content areas. Following their training, general mediators must observe five mediations or participate in an approved 12-hour practicum before registration.
Registration as a domestic relations mediator requires an additional approved 40-hour domestic relations mediation course after the requirements for general mediation have been met. Although there is no education requirement for general mediation, a domestic relations mediator must have at least a bachelor's degree. An applicant for registration in this category must then co-mediate at least two divorce or custody case and observe a mediation of a divorce or custody case. In lieu of the this co-mediation and observation experience, an applicant may complete an approved 8-hour practicum. Only 613 of the 1778 individuals registered as general mediators are also registered as domestic relations mediators. (See Table 1.1)
Non-binding arbitration is another ADR process available to litigants in some jurisdictions. An applicant who wants to register as an arbitrator must complete at least six hours of arbitration training which qualifies for continuing legal education credit.
All early neutral evaluators must be attorneys who have extensive subject matter expertise in the area of the litigation in question as well as six hours of training as early neutral evaluators.
Forty-six percent of registered neutrals have a law degree. Fifty-one percent of the registered neutrals in Georgia are female and forty-nine percent are male. They range in age from under 30 to more than 60 years old. Sixty-nine percent identify themselves as white and twenty-one percent identify themselves as black or African American. Three percent of the registered mediators identify themselves as Asian/Asian American and one percent identify themselves as Hispanic. (See Table 1.4)
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Registered Neutral Information FY 2006
NUMBER OF REGISTERED NEUTRALS FY 2006 NUMBER OF NEW REGISTRATIONS FY 2006
Table 1.1 Neutrals by Registration Category
2,193 409
Number of Neutrals
2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000
800 600 400 200
0
1778
613
General Mediation Domestic Relations Mediation
312 Arbitration
518
139
209
Early Neutral Evaluation
Specialized Registered in more Domestic Violence than one category
General Mediation Early Neutral Evaluation
Registration Category
Domestic Relations Mediation Specialized Domestic Violence
Arbitration Registered in more than one category
Table 1.2
Degree Attained
HIGH SCHOOL SOME COLLEGE ASSOCIATE'S BACHELOR'S MASTER'S LAW DOCTORATE UNDISCLOSED TOTAL
Education - Highest Degree Attained
Number of Percent of
Neutrals
Total
22 114
48 391 391 995 100 132 2,193
1% 5% 2% 18% 18% 46% 5% 6% 100%
MASTER'S 18%
BACHELOR'S 18%
ASSOCIATE'S 2% SOME COLLEGE 5% HIGH SCHOOL 1%
UNDISCLOSED 6%
LAW 46%
DOCTORATE 5%
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Table 1.3
Gender
MALE FEMALE UNDISCLOSED TOTAL
Gender
Number of Percent of
Neutrals
Total
1064 1129
0 2,193
49% 51% 0% 100%
FEMALE 51%
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UNDISCLOSED
0%
MALE 49%
Table 1.4
Ethnicity
NATIVE AMERICAN/ ALASKAN NATIVE ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER/ASIAN-AMERICAN BLACK/AFRICAN-AMERICAN/ NON-HISPANIC HISPANIC WHITE/CAUCASIAN/ NON-HISPANIC OTHER UNDISCLOSED
TOTAL
Ethnicity
Number of Percent of
Neutrals
Total
19 73 469 30 1518 64 20 2,193
1% 3% 21% 1% 69% 3% 1% 100%
HISPANIC 1%
BLACK/AFRICANAMERICAN/ NON-
HISPANIC 21%
ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER/ASIAN
-AMERICAN 3%
W HITE/CAUCASI AN/ NONHISPANIC 69%
OTHER 3%
UNDISCLOSED
NATIVE
1%
AMERICAN/
ALASKAN
NATIVE
1%
Table 1.5
Ages
UNDER 30 AGES 30 - 39 AGES 40 - 49 AGES 50 - 59 AGES 60 AND OVER UNDISCLOSED TOTAL
Ages
Number of Percent of
Neutrals
Total
97 295 520 724 554
3 2193
4% 13% 24% 33% 25% 0% 100%
AGES 50 - 59 33%
AGES 40 - 49 24%
AGES 60 AND
OVER 25%
UNDISCLOSED 0%
UNDER 30 4%
AGES 30 - 39 13%
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Counties Served By ADR Programs July 2005 - June 2006
* Map by Ashley G. Stollar
Yellow
Counties served by ADR programs prior to the appointment of the Joint Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution, by the order of the Supreme Court: September 26, 1990.
Blue
Counties served by ADR programs after the appointment of the Joint Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution, by the order of the Supreme Court: September 26, 1990.
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County Atkinson Baker Bartow Ben Hill Berrien Bibb Brooks Bulloch Burke Butts Calhoun Carroll Chatham Chattahoochee Cherokee Clarke Clayton Clinch Cobb Colquitt Columbia Cook Coweta Crawford Crisp Dawson Decatur DeKalb Dooly Douglas Echols Effingham Elbert Fannin Fayette Floyd Forsyth Franklin Fulton Grady Gilmer Gordon Gwinnett Habersham Hall Harris
ADR Processes Offered by County
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County Haralson Hart Heard Henry Houston Johnson Jenkins Lamar Lanier Laurens Lee Lowndes Lumpkin Macon Madison Marion Meriwether Mitchell Monroe Murray Muscogee Newton Oconee Oglethorpe Paulding Peach Pickens Pike Polk Rabun Richmond Rockdale Schley Screven Spalding Stephens Stewart Sumter Talbot Taylor Thomas Towns Treutlen Troup Twiggs Union Upson Walker Walton Webster White Whitfield Wilcox
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Preface to Statistic Tables
The Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution's annual report, Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Georgia Courts, tracks the cases filed in Georgia trial courts that are referred to ADR by that court or upon the request of the parties at some point between the date the complaint is filed and the trial date. There are several terms/concepts that recur in the tables and graphs that follow that will benefit from explanation.
Types of courts: There are five classes of trial courts in Georgia: superior, state, probate, magistrate and juvenile. The tables and graphs reflect cumulative court-connected ADR activity as well as ADR activity for each class of trial court. Each of the tables and graphs also includes an "other" category. This category includes cases referred to court-connected mediation by an entity other than a trial court. For example, in some counties, the district attorney or solicitor's office might refer cases to a court ADR program. This category also includes case referred to mediation through an internal program at the Office of State Administrative Hearings.
Jurisdictional identification: There are 159 counties in Georgia. These counties are divided into 49 judicial circuits in reference to the jurisdiction and sessions of courts. Judicial circuits can be composed of one or more counties. There are 10 judicial administrative districts in Georgia which reflect the1976 boundaries of the then 10 U.S. congressional districts. There are one or more circuits in each judicial district. Court-connected alternative dispute resolution programs may be organized on a county, circuit or a judicial administrative district level. The ADR activity for each class of trial court lists the name of the jurisdiction from which the data are submitted. The profiles of the courtconnected ADR programs in the second part of this annual report identify whether the named ADR program operates on a county, circuit or judicial administrative district basis.
Data years: The data on which this annual report is based were collected on a fiscal year basis as were data for the previous three years. In the formative years of data collection 1997 and 1998-data were gathered on a calendar year basis. In 1998, data are shown only for the first six months of the year. This was done to standardize future data collection by fiscal year. Data for the last six months of 1998 are captured in the FY 1999 data. Slash marks separate the 1997 and 1998 reports and tables to bring the reader's attention to the fact that the information displayed does not reflect the same periods of time.
Fiscal Year: This term refers to the twelve month period from July 1st through the following June 30th.
Court-connected alternative dispute resolution processes: For purposes of this annual report, court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes include mediation, arbitration, and early neutral evaluation (ENE). All of the tables contain columns for each of the three types of ADR processes. The data column for a type of ADR process will be empty, however, if that court does not use this type of ADR process. The column may also be blank, if during the fiscal year, no cases were referred to that process even though it is available as part of an array of ADR processes available in that court. Only a few court programs offer all three ADR processes to litigants. Many more offer only mediation or a combination of mediation and non-binding arbitration.
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It is important to note that the total number of cases that completed an ADR process in any given year does not equal the number of cases referred by the court to an ADR process combined with the number of cases that are "settled/dismissed" prior to reaching an ADR process. There are several reasons for this discrepancy. The most significant reason is that cases referred to an ADR process in one reporting year may not actually complete the process until the next fiscal year. While the referral data are captured in one year, the disposition may not be recorded until the following year. A program's inability to contact a party or a bankruptcy filing are examples of other reasons that cases initially referred to an ADR process may not actually go through the process.
Also note that there is no "Resolution Rate" provided for ENE because in this process a case evaluator or early neutral evaluator assesses the strengths of each party's and assists the parties in narrowing the legal and factual issues. The neutral's evaluation is a starting point for settlement discussions. Typically, there is neither tangible evidence of a resolution resulting from the ENE (such as a mediation agreement) nor a specific point after the process, like a demand for trial in the case of arbitration, that lends itself to identifying a resolution outcome from that process. Nonetheless, ENE like mediation and arbitration plays a valuable role in helping parties understand each other's position and provides them with a firm foundation to consider resolution outside of trial.
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The following tables reflect the total number of cases referred to a court-connected ADR process broken out by class of trial court as well as "other" referrals to court-connected ADR.
Total Number of Cases Referred to an ADR Process FY 2006
Cases Referred 2006 July 2005 - June 2006
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT
# of % of cases total
14,637 2,264 160
12,878 4,501
42% 7% 0%
37% 13%
MAGISTRATE COURT
38%
JUVENILE COURT 13%
OTHER 1%
SUPERIOR COURT 42%
OTHER REFERRALS
209
1%
TOTAL
34,649 100%
PROBATE COURT
0%
STATE COURT 7%
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Total Number of Cases Referred to an ADR Process FY 2005
Cases Referred 2005 July 2004 - June 2005
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT
# of % of cases total
14,035 2,712
44% 9%
MAGISTRATE 35%
JUVENILE 12%
OTHER 1%
SUPERIOR 44%
PROBATE COURT
173
1%
MAGISTRATE COURT
11,065 35%
JUVENILE COURT
3,722 12%
OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
191
1%
31,898 100%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 9%
Total Number of Cases Referred to an ADR Process FY 2004
Cases Referred 2004 July 2003 - June 2004
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT
# of % of cases total
14,221 2,930
50% 10%
MAGISTRATE 28%
JUVENILE 11%
OTHER 1%
SUPERIOR 50%
PROBATE COURT
188
1%
MAGISTRATE COURT
7,924 28%
JUVENILE COURT
3,193 11%
OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
225
1%
28,681 100%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 10%
Total Number of Cases Referred to an ADR Process FY 2003
Cases Referred 2003 July 2002 - June 2003
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT
# of % of cases total
13,746 2,998
49% 11%
MAGISTRATE 28%
JUVENILE 11%
OTHER 1%
SUPERIOR 49%
PROBATE COURT
178
1%
MAGISTRATE COURT
7,876 28%
JUVENILE COURT
3,091 11%
OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
217
1%
28,106 100%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 11%
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Total Number of Cases Referred to an ADR Process FY 2002
Cases Referred 2002 July 2001 - June 2002
# of % of cases total
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
13,089 2,718 148 6,781 3,240 345
26,321
50% 10%
1% 26% 12%
1% 100%
MAGISTRATE 26%
JUVENILE 12%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 10%
OTHER 1%
SUPERIOR 50%
Total Number of Cases Referred an ADR Process FY 2001
Cases Referred 2001 July 2000 - June 2001
# of % of cases total
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
11,523 2,223 267 6,991 2,934 394
24,332
47% 9% 1%
29% 12%
2% 100%
MAGISTRATE 29%
JUVENILE 12%
OTHER 2%
SUPERIOR 47%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 9%
Total Number of Cases Referred to an ADR Process FY 2000
Cases Referred 2000 July 1999 - June 2000
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT
# of % of cases total
12,085 2,591 129
49% 11%
1%
MAGISTRATE 26%
JUVENILE 11%
OTHER 2%
SUPERIOR 49%
MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT
6,356 2,771
26% 11%
OTHER REFERRALS
538
2%
TOTAL
24,470 100%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 11%
Total Number of Cases Referred to an ADR Process FY 1999
Cases Referred 1999 July 1998 - June 1999
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
# of % of cases total
9,938 2,741
148 5,790 2,506
97 21,220
47% 13%
1% 27% 12% <1% 100%
MAGISTRATE 27%
JUVENILE 12%
OTHER <1%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 13%
SUPERIOR 47%
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Total Number of Cases Referred to an ADR Process Base Year 1998
Cases Referred 1998* January 1998 - June 1998
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT
# of % of cases total
5,166 792
50% 8%
MAGISTRATE 24%
JUVENILE 12%
OTHER 5%
SUPERIOR 50%
PROBATE COURT
74
1%
MAGISTRATE COURT
2,390 24%
JUVENILE COURT
1,236 12%
OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
471 10,129
* In 1998, data is shown for the first six months
of the year to standardize future data collection
5% 100%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 8%
by fiscal year. The remainder of the 1998 data
is captured in the FY 1999 data.
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Total Number of Cases Referred to an ADR Process Calendar Year 1997
Cases Referred 1997 January 1997 - December 1997
# of % of cases total
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT
7,914 680 110
4,876 2,089
48% 4% 1%
30% 13%
MAGISTRATE 30%
JUVENILE 13%
OTHER 4%
SUPERIOR 48%
OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
694
4%
16,363 100%
PROBATE STATE
1%
4%
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Total Number of Cases Completing ADR Process FY 2006
Cases Completing ADR 2005 July 2004 - June 2005
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
# of cases
9,695 1,470
141 11,159
2,604 129
25,198
MAGISTRATE 45%
JUVENILE 10%
OTHER 0%
SUPERIOR 38%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 6%
Total Number of Cases Completing ADR Process FY 2005
Cases Completing ADR 2005 July 2004 - June 2005
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
# of cases
8,574 1,466
143 8,901 2,551
141 21,776
MAGISTRATE 41%
JUVENILE 12%
OTHER 1%
SUPERIOR 39%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 7%
Total Number of Cases Completing ADR Process FY 2004
Cases Completing ADR 2004 July 2003 - June 2004
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT
# of cases
8,737 1,405
MAGISTRATE 36%
JUVENILE 12%
OTHER 1%
SUPERIOR 43%
PROBATE COURT
141
MAGISTRATE COURT
7,316
JUVENILE COURT
2,466
OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
149 20,214
PROBATE 1%
STATE 7%
Total Number of Cases Completing ADR Process FY 2003
Cases Completing ADR 2003 July 2002 - June 2003
# of cases
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
8,590 1,316
149 7,181 2,329
151 19,716
MAGISTRATE 36%
JUVENILE 12%
OTHER 1%
SUPERIOR 43%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 7%
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Total Number of Cases Completing ADR Process FY 2002
Cases Completing ADR 2002 July 2001 - June 2002
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
# of cases
7,576 1,029
111 5,965 2,418
190 17,289
MAGISTRATE 34%
JUVENILE 14%
OTHER 1%
SUPERIOR 44%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 6%
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Total Number of Cases Completing ADR Process FY 2001
Cases Completing ADR 2001 July 2000 - June 2001
# of cases
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
6,803 892 229
5,280 1,963
240 15,407
MAGISTRATE 34%
JUVENILE 13%
OTHER 2%
SUPERIOR 44%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 6%
Total Number of Cases Completing ADR Process FY 2000
Cases Completing ADR 2000 July 1999 - June 2000
# of cases
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
5,895 1,030
103 5,472 1,895
296 14,691
MAGISTRATE 37%
JUVENILE 13%
OTHER 2%
SUPERIOR 40%
PROBATE 1%
STATE 7%
Total Number of Cases Completing ADR Process FY 1999
Cases Completing ADR 1999 July 1998 - June 1999
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
# of cases
5,422 1,387
114 4,880 1,727
10 13,540
MAGISTRATE 34%
JUVENILE 15%
OTHER 5%
PROBATE
1%
STATE
5%
SUPERIOR 40%
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Total Number of Cases Completing ADR Process Transition Period 1998
Cases Completing ADR 1998* January 1998 - June 1998
# of cases
SUPERIOR COURT
2,421
STATE COURT
284
PROBATE COURT
58
MAGISTRATE COURT
2,034
JUVENILE COURT
890
OTHER REFERRALS
272
TOTAL
5,959
* In 1998, data is shown for the first six months
of the year to standardize future data collection
by fiscal year. The remainder of the 1998 data
is captured in the FY 1999.
MAGISTRATE 36%
JUVENILE 13%
OTHER 4%
SUPERIOR 42%
PROBATE 1% STATE 4%
Total Number of Cases Completing ADR Process Calendar Year 1997
Cases Completing ADR 1997 January 1997 - December 1997
# of cases
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
4,392 444 77
3,781 1,398
411 10,503
MAGISTRATE 36%
JUVENILE 13%
OTHER 4%
SUPERIOR 42%
PROBATE
1%
STATE
4%
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Number of Cases
ADR Activity Summary Graph
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Total ADR Activity Summary by Year
40000
35000
34649 31898
30000 25000
24470
24332
26321
28106
28681
25198
20000
21220
15000
13,540
15069
15463
17415
20214
21775
10000
9716
5000
0
FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006
Cases Referred to an ADR Process
Cases Completing an ADR Process
FY 1999 - FY 2006 Years of Activity
FY refers to the twelve month period from July 1st through the following June 30th.
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The following tables reflect the total court-connected ADR activity broken out by class of trial court. These tables also display data from "other" types of referrals to court-connected
ADR Activity FY 2006 July 2005 June 2006
Total ADR Activity Summary FY 2006
Cases Referred
Settled / Dismissed Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution For Trial Rate
ENE
MEDIATION
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
Impasse
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS
TOTAL
14,637 2,264 160
12,878 4,501 209
34,649
3,489 512 16 642 474 36
5,169
3
-
100% 2 9,695
5,637
887 3,134
25
8
68% 1 1,470
902
70
412
141
90
-
47
11,159
8,388
82 2,388
2,604
2,433
7
162
129
87
10
31
28
8
84% 3 25,198 17,537 1,056 6,174
ADR Activity FY 2005 July 2004 June 2005
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS
TOTAL
Total ADR Activity Summary FY 2005
Cases Referred
Settled / Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
For Trial
Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
MEDIATION
Partial Agreement
Impasse
14,035
3,250
7
2,712
1,124
30
173
11
-
11,065
719
-
3,722
1,029
191
21
-
31,898
6,154
37
1 86%
5 83%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6 39%
2 8,574
2 1,466
-
143
- 8,901
- 2,551
-
141
4 21,776
4,714 1,020
80 6,320 2,425
62 14,621
749 3,102
12
657
1
42
71 2,148
12
114
7
43
852 6,106
ADR Activity FY 2004 July 2003 June 2004
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS
TOTAL
Total ADR Activity Summary FY 2004
Cases Referred
Settled / Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
For Trial
Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
MEDIATION
Partial Agreement
Impasse
14,221
3,587
29
9 78%
2 8,706
4,696
580 3,424
2,930
995
36
13 68%
6 1,363
661
25
657
188
10
-
-
-
-
141
94
5
42
7,924
621
-
-
-
- 7,316
5,071
52 2,148
3,193
501
-
-
-
- 2,466
2,373
5
75
225
44
-
-
-
-
149
91
10
43
28,681
5,758
65
22 39%
8 20,141 12,986
677 6,389
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ADR Activity FY 2003 July 2002 June 2003
Total ADR Activity Summary FY 2003
Cases Referred
Settled / Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
For Trial
Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
MEDIATION
Partial Agreement
Impasse
SUPERIOR COURT
13,746
3,338
13
7 53%
1 8,576
4,646
566 3,316
STATE COURT
2,998
1,036
33
11 33%
9 1,274
663
7
603
PROBATE COURT
178
10
-
-
-
-
149
82
5
44
MAGISTRATE COURT 7,876
570
-
-
-
- 7,181
4,950
55 2,129
JUVENILE COURT
3,091
514
-
-
-
- 2,329
2,198
7
62
OTHER REFERRALS
217
22
-
-
-
-
151
89
11
48
TOTAL
28,106
5,490
46
18 39%
10 19,660 12,628
651 6,202
ADR Activity FY 2002 July 2001 June 2002
Total ADR Activity Summary FY 2002
Cases Referred
Settled / Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
For Trial
Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
MEDIATION
Partial Agreement
Impasse
SUPERIOR COURT
13,089
2,662
60
STATE COURT
2,718
776
54
PROBATE COURT
148
4
-
MAGISTRATE COURT 6,781
371
-
JUVENILE COURT
3,240
475
-
OTHER REFERRALS
345
25
-
TOTAL
26,321
4,313
114
47 78%
4 7%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
51 45%
3 7,576
9 1,029
-
111
- 5,965
- 2,418
-
190
12 17,289
4,090 526 68
4,150 2,329
150 11,313
394 3,090
6
497
2
32
11 1,792
3
78
4
36
420 5,525
ADR Activity FY 2001 July 2000 June 2001
Total ADR Activity Summary FY 2001
Cases Referred
Settled / Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
For Trial
Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION Full / Partial Agreement
Impasse
SUPERIOR COURT
11,523 2,290 187 106 43%
2 6,123 3,668
STATE COURT
2,223
703
85
30 65% 20
803
371
PROBATE COURT
267
14
-
-
-
-
229
143
MAGISTRATE COURT 6,991
663
-
-
-
- 5,807 4,183
JUVENILE COURT
2,934
473
-
-
-
- 1,967 1,899
OTHER REFERRALS
394
28
-
-
-
-
240
195
TOTAL
24,332 4,174 272 136 54% 22 15,169 10,459
2,455 518 86
1,624 68 45
4,796
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ADR Activity FY 2000 July 1998 June 2000
Total ADR Activity Summary FY 2000
Cases Referred
Settled / Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
For Trial
Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION Full / Partial Agreement
Impasse
SUPERIOR COURT
12,085 2,902 153 121 21% 34 5,895 3,401
STATE COURT
2,591
668 121
47 61% 70 1,030
484
PROBATE COURT
129
5
-
-
-
-
103
53
MAGISTRATE COURT 6,356
301
-
-
-
- 5,472 3,941
JUVENILE COURT
2,771
316
-
-
-
- 1,895 1,822
OTHER REFERRALS
538
53
-
-
-
-
296
247
TOTAL
24,470 4,245 274 168 41% 104 14,691 9,948
2,494 546 50
1,531 73 49
4,743
ADR Activity FY 1999 July 1998 June 1999
Total ADR Activity Summary FY 1999
Cases Referred
Settled / Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
For Trial
Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION Full / Partial Agreement
Impasse
SUPERIOR COURT
9,938 2,561 235 184 22% 33 5,154 3,030
STATE COURT
2,741
896 211 109 48% 73 1,103
569
PROBATE COURT
148
7
-
-
-
-
114
64
MAGISTRATE COURT 5,790
343
-
-
-
- 4,880 3,614
JUVENILE COURT
2,506
194
-
-
-
- 1,727 1,649
OTHER REFERRALS
97
8
-
-
-
-
10
6
TOTAL
21,220 4,009 446 293 35% 106 12,988 8,932
2,124 534 50
1,266 78 4
4,056
Total ADR Activity Summary Transition Period 1998*
ADR Activity 1998* January 1998 June 1998
Cases Referred
Settled / Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
For Trial
Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION Full / Partial Agreement
Impasse
SUPERIOR COURT
5,166
860
13
79 0%
14 2,394 1,401
STATE COURT
792
94
-
-
-
-
284
150
PROBATE COURT
74
14
-
-
-
-
58
31
MAGISTRATE COURT 2,390
52
-
-
-
- 2,034 1,546
JUVENILE COURT
1,236
28
-
-
-
-
890
-
OTHER REFERRALS
471
19
-
-
-
-
272
227
TOTAL
10,129 1,067
13
79 0%
14 5,932 3,355
* In 1998, data is shown for the first six months of the year to standardize future data collection by fiscal year.
The remainder of the 1998 data is captured in FY 1999.
993 134
27 488
45 1,687
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Total ADR Activity Summary Calendar Year 1997
ADR Activity 1997 January 1997 December 1997
SUPERIOR COURT STATE COURT PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE COURT JUVENILE COURT OTHER REFERRALS TOTAL
Cases Referred
7,914 680 110
4,876 2,089
694 16,363
Settled / Dismissed
Prior
1,746 84 3 15 50 11
1,909
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
For Trial
Rate
535 299 44%
20
6 70%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
555 305 57%
ENE
Cases Mediated
- 3,857
2
422
-
77
- 3,781
- 1,398
-
411
2 9,946
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
2,175 230 54
2,864 -
343 5,666
Impasse
1,682 192 23 917 68
2,882
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Resolution Rate
67% 66% 64% 76% 94% 135% 74%
Resolution Rate
64% 70% 57% 72% 96% 65% 71%
Resolution Rate
61% 50% 70% 70% 96% 68% 68%
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Resolution Rate
61% 53% 58% 70% 95% 66% 68%
Resolution Rate
59% 52% 64% 70% 96% 81% 65%
Resolution Rate
60% 46% 62% 72% 97% 81% 69%
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Resolution Rate
58% 47% 51% 72% 96% 83% 68%
Resolution Rate
59% 52% 56% 74% 95% 60% 69%
Resolution Rate
59% 53% 53% 76%
83% 67%
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Resolution Rate
56% 55% 70% 76%
83% 66%
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Number of Cases
ADR Activity Summary Graph Superior Court
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Superior Court ADR Activity Summary by Year
16,000 14,000 12,000
12,085
11,523
13,089
13,746
14,221
14,035
14,637
10,000 9,938
8,000
6,000
5,422
6,082
6,312
7,576
8,588
8,706
8,574
9,695
4,000
2,000
FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005
Cases Referred to an ADR Process
Cases Completing an ADR Process
FY 2006
FY 1999 - FY 2006 Years of Activity
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ADR Activity FY 2006 July 2005 June 2006
Cases Referred
Superior Court ADR Activity FY 2006
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
Cases Arbitrated
ARBITRATION Demands for
Trial Resolution Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION Partial
Full Agreement Agreement
Alapaha Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Houston and Macon* Ogeechee Sixth Southern Third Total Civil
36
28
7
0
321
127
8
1
12
1
142
29
71
10
339
46
57
11
121
40
30
4
26
8
374
29
196
96
1,740
430
CIVIL
-
--
-
8
4
1
-
--
-
5
2
0
-
--
-
176
51
2
-
--
-
5
2
0
-
--
-
11
8
0
1
0 100% 2
48
39
5
-
--
-
51
28
2
2
0 83%
-
184
83
3
-
--
-
40
21
1
-
--
-
81
50
0
-
--
-
17
10
0
-
--
-
18
8
1
-
--
-
284
255
2
-
--
-
100
64
3
3
1 89%
2
1028
625
20
Alapaha Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Houston and Macon* Ogeechee Sixth Southern Third Total Domestic
191 1,126
993 54
472 848 156 1,753 435
165 52
1,399 291 168
8,103
165 221 284
17 18 38 20 43 60
76 4
440 68 55
1509
DOMESTIC
-
--
-
26
14
7
-
--
-
470
199
55
-
--
-
650
323
43
-
--
-
20
16
0
-
--
-
454
313
24
-
--
2
707
424
106
-
--
106
64
2
-
--
-
1532
846
276
-
--
-
309
139
49
-
--
-
89
73
0
-
--
-
33
26
0
-
--
-
959
319
120
-
--
-
219
207
0
-
--
-
113
78
5
-
--
2
5687 3041
687
Conasauga Dublin Ninth Seventh South Georgia Southwestern Tenth** Total General
160 72
1127 2405
13 86 931 4,794
46 25 24 1156
1 42 256 1550
GENERAL
-
--
-
106
68
6
-
--
-
43
28
1
-
--
-
1089
845
71
-
--
-
916
468
90
-
--
-
12
7
0
-
--
-
44
41
0
-
--
-
770
514
12
2980 1971
180
Total
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14,637 3,489
TOTAL
3
1 89%
4 9,695 5,637
887
27
* New Program ** formerly Western, Alcovy, Northern
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ADR Activity FY 2005 July 2004 June 2005
Cases Referred
Superior Court ADR Activity FY 2005
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
Cases Arbitrated
ARBITRATION
Demands for Trial Resolution Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION
Partial Full Agreement Agreement
Alapaha Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Macon* Ogeechee Sixth Southern Third Total Civil
43
39
2
0
326
119
19
7
8
3
80
11
91
14
213
40
74
12
111
41
26
4
17
4
493
0
170
89
1,673
383
CIVIL
-
--
-
7
4
0
-
--
-
1
1
0
-
--
-
180
51
7
-
--
-
12
3
0
-
--
-
5
4
0
1
0 100% 2
40
16
1
-
--
-
47
36
0
6
1 83%
-
106
50
3
-
--
-
50
33
2
-
--
-
70
41
0
-
--
-
17
10
0
-
--
-
13
6
0
-
--
-
288
254
1
-
--
-
81
48
6
7
1 89%
2
917
557
20
Alapaha Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Macon* Ogeechee Sixth Southern Third Total Domestic
187 1,186
970 52
427 1032
135 1,205
442 62 42
1,391 483 129
7,743
164 280 306
30 21 29 18 18 18 29
4 454
0 51 1422
DOMESTIC
-
--
-
20
11
4
-
--
-
453
169
57
-
--
-
593
296
45
-
--
-
22
15
0
-
--
-
403
265
20
-
--
2
798
484
89
-
--
-
122
68
3
-
--
-
1274
730
221
-
--
-
342
154
56
-
--
-
33
22
0
-
--
-
33
26
0
-
--
-
937
347
74
-
--
-
278
245
0
-
--
-
78
45
1
-
--
2
5386 2877
570
Conasauga Dublin Ninth Seventh South Georgia Southwestern Tenth** Total General
159 34
1024 2350
15 121 916 4,619
39 12 121 942
0 74 257 1445
GENERAL
-
--
-
107
56
6
-
--
-
22
14
1
-
--
-
820
503
82
-
--
-
753
343
51
-
--
-
10
8
0
-
--
-
47
43
0
-
--
-
512
313
19
2271 1280
159
TOTAL
14,035
* New Program ** formerly Western, Alcovy, Northern
3,250
TOTAL
7
1 89%
-
8,574 4,714
749
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ADR Activity FY 2004 July 2003 June 2004
Alapaha Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Macon Ogeechee Sixth Southern
Third Total Civil
Alapaha Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Macon Ogeechee
Sixth Southern Third Total Domestic
Conasauga Dublin Ninth Seventh
South Georgia Southwestern WAN* Total General
TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Cases Referred
Superior Court ADR Activity FY 2004
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
Cases Arbitrated
ARBITRATION
Demands for Trial Resolution Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION
Partial Full Agreement Agreement
CIVIL
55
38
-
--
-
11
3
0
8
0
-
--
-
5
4
0
420
171
-
--
-
249
60
9
20
6
-
--
-
14
8
0
12
0
5
0 100% -
12
8
2
137
10
-
--
2
64
27
4
74
7
8
7 2%
-
42
16
3
127
28
16
2 98%
-
99
39
6
70
18
-
--
-
52
22
0
102
0
0
0
0
20
2
18
9
0
27
6
-
--
-
21
12
0
439
0
-
--
-
288
252
0
267
39
-
--
-
159
109
9
1,778
325
29
9 89%
2
1034
569
33
DOMESTIC
190
167
-
--
-
18
7
0
1,185
305
-
--
-
501
190
75
1,098
445
-
--
-
779
359
70
51
15
-
--
-
33
26
0
442
44
-
--
-
272
147
37
632
42
-
--
-
520
243
76
260
42
-
--
-
133
59
0
1,567
11
-
--
-
1480
979
54
375
80
-
--
-
288
155
42
0
0
-
--
-
0
0
0
7
0
-
--
-
6
2
1
1,414 444 185
7,850
139 80
644 2319
15 96 1300 4,593
14,221
388 31
373 1943
35 21 115 1000
0 60 88 1319
3,587
-
--
-
1031
429
81
-
--
-
269
248
2
-
--
-
111
46
2
-
--
-
5441 2890
440
GENERAL
-
--
-
105
50
8
-
--
-
36
28
2
-
--
-
529
301
34
-
--
-
708
348
60
-
--
-
15
8
0
-
--
-
36
32
0
-
--
-
802
470
3
2231 1237
107
TOTAL
29
9 78%
2 8,706 4,696
580
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Alapaha Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta DeKalb Fulton Gwinnett Macon Sixth Southern Third Total Civil
Alapaha Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta DeKalb
Superior Court ADR Activity FY 2003
Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
55
38
2
0
418
170
13
2
12
0
134
9
150
40
68
16
0
0
27
5
431
41
270
128
1,580
449
190
167
1,087
305
1,099
445
47
15
442
44
629
42
Cases Arbitrated
ARBITRATION Demands for
Trial Resolution Rate
ENE
CIVIL
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
5
0 100% -
-
--
1
8
7 88%
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
13
7 54%
1
DOMESTIC
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION Partial
Full Agreement Agreement
11
3
0
0
1
0
223
69
4
12
5
3
12
8
2
61
24
2
92
46
2
50
24
0
0
0
0
22
12
0
218
196
0
142
81
7
843
469
20
18
7
0
445
171
64
772
356
61
36
15
5
272
147
37
517
239
73
Fulton Gwinnett Macon
Sixth Southern Third Total Domestic
Conasauga Dublin Eastern Ninth Seventh South Georgia WAN* Total General
TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
1,488
382 0
1,420 475 660
7,919
152 88
302 645 1,835
7 1,218 4,247
13,746
11
80 0
388 31
373 1901
31 30 45 98 691
1 92 988
3,338
-
--
-
1,475
955
14
-
--
-
290
146
46
-
--
-
0
0
0
-
--
-
1032
430
81
-
--
-
248
226
1
-
--
-
287
177
28
-
--
-
5392 2869
410
GENERAL
-
--
-
83
38
6
-
--
-
39
25
4
-
--
-
181
94
1
-
--
-
520
296
44
-
--
-
807
399
80
-
--
-
7
5
0
-
--
-
702
451
1
2339 1308
136
TOTAL
13
7 78%
1 8,574 4,646
566
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ADR Activity FY 2002 July 2001 June 2002
Alapaha Clayton
Cobb Conasauga Cordele Coweta DeKalb Dublin Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Ninth Seventh Sixth South Georgia Southern Third WAN* TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Superior Court ADR Activity FY 2002
Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
320
173
1,101
313
Cases Arbitrated
ARBITRATION Demands for
Trial Resolution Rate
ENE
-
--
-
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION Partial
Full Agreement Agreement
23
11
0
498
191
57
1,465 150 59 427 690 59 347
1,567 425 592
1,778 1,409
6 970 512 1,212 13,089
544 20 14 41 45 11 51
100 102
50 585 427
0 56 33 97 2,662
-
--
-
921
380
77
-
--
-
104
51
10
-
--
-
45
19
5
-
--
-
265
136
34
-
--
3
509
256
66
-
--
-
32
14
2
-
--
-
188
96
2
60
47 78%
-
1,171
765
7
-
--
-
299
163
24
-
--
-
331
132
39
-
--
-
734
366
55
-
--
-
982
500
0
-
--
-
6
5
0
-
--
-
443
389
3
-
--
-
319
163
11
-
--
-
706
453
2
60 47
78%
3
7,576 4,090
394
ADR Activity FY 2001 July 2000 June 2001
Alapaha Clayton
Cobb Conasauga Cordele Coweta DeKalb Dublin Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Ninth Seventh Sixth South Georgia Southern Third WAN* TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Superior Court ADR Activity FY 2001
ARBITRATION
MEDIATION
Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
222
117
1,087
370
Cases Arbitrated
ENE Demands for
Trial Resolution Rate
-
--
-
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
32 497
Full / Partial Agreement
26 266
1,181 157 71 425 682 118 394
1,375 383 566 711
1,326 1
1,448 576 800
11,523
357 19 11 47 43 46
194 200 103
56 98 302
0 0 256 71 2,290
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
2
-
--
-
-
--
-
187
106 57%
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
187
106 57%
2
671 76 60
254 462
72 125 905 275 303 321 981
0 439 139 511 6,123
327 52 36
150 259
42 33 627 145 178 231 510
0 369
74 343 3,668
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Alapaha
Clayton
Cobb
Conasauga Cordele Coweta DeKalb Douglas Dublin Eastern Sixth Fulton Gwinnett Ninth Paulding Southern Third WAN* TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Superior Court ADR Activity FY 2000
Cases Referred
255
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
96
1,168
431
1,357
416
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial Resolution Rate
-
--
ENE
-
-
--
-
-
--
30
135 48
489 728 243
87 383 1,043 1,379 338 600 768 1,492 803 769 12,085
29 10 31 26 96 32 87 163 206 69 232 457 63 307 151 2,902
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
2
- 100% 2
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
149
120 81%
-
2
1 50%
2
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
153
121 79% 34
Cases Mediated
36
528
706
85 35 247 429 147 37 161 759 934 265 332 179 524 154 337 5,895
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
17
276
328
44 25 125 266 37 21 78 419 647 147 201 118 435 93 124 3,401
Superior Court ADR Activity FY 1999*
ADR Activity FY 1999 July 1998 June 1999
Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
Cases Arbitrated
ARBITRATION
Demands for Trial Resolution Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION Full / Partial Agreement
Alapaha
Clayton Cobb
Conasauga Cordele Coweta DeKalb Douglas Dublin Eastern Sixth Fulton Gwinnett Ninth Paulding Southern Third Western / Northern TOTAL
142
1,020 1,424
196 82
340 655
48 84 379 1,324 1,213 294 667 135 562 898 475 9,938
41
368 538
43 32 15 279 13 22 80 311 256 63 93
0 32 309 66 2,561
-
--
-
43
26
-
--
-
450
271
-
--
29
701
355
-
--
-
142
69
-
--
-
43
33
-
--
-
218
142
12
- 100% 4
495
280
-
--
-
10
6
-
--
-
52
25
-
--
-
161
77
-
--
-
856
463
216
182 84%
-
595
359
7
2 29%
-
227
128
-
--
-
391
229
-
--
-
11
10
-
--
-
273
232
-
--
-
286
201
-
--
-
200
124
235
184 78% 33
5,154 3,030
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ADR Activity 1998* January 1998 June 1998
Alapaha Clayton Cobb Conasauga Cordele Coweta DeKalb Douglas** Dougherty** Dublin Eastern Flint/Griffin Fulton Gwinnett** Ninth Southern Third
Superior Court ADR Activity Transition Period 1998*
Cases Referred
25
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
12
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial Resolution Rate
-
--
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
10
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
9
574
218
-
--
-
205
104
827
217
-
--
-
269
95
131
24
-
--
-
80
37
52
8
-
--
-
31
20
179
13
-
--
-
97
62
223
31
13
79 -
14
117
55
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
64
4
-
--
-
23
8
106
7
-
--
-
30
19
631
-
-
--
-
521
331
771
109
-
--
-
314
191
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
312
78
-
--
-
179
96
534
36
-
--
-
231
193
436
81
-
--
-
157
103
Western / Northern
301
22
-
--
-
TOTAL
5,166
860
13
79
-
14
* In 1998, data is shown for the first six months of the year to standardize future data collection by fiscal year. The remainder of the 1998 data is captured in FY 1999.
** Statistics not available
130 2,394
78 1,401
ADR Activity 1997 January 1997 December 1997
Alapaha Clayton Cobb Conasauga Cordele Coweta DeKalb* Douglas* Dougherty* Dublin Eastern Flint/Griffin Fulton Gwinnett Ninth Southern Third
Superior Court ADR Activity Calendar Year 1997
Cases Referred
14
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
4
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial Resolution Rate
-
--
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
10
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
7
1,222
340
-
--
-
461
260
1,560
603
-
--
-
725
318
208
36
-
--
-
152
76
58
15
-
--
-
27
19
304
50
-
--
-
195
114
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
86
28
-
--
-
45
25
50
0
-
--
-
49
22
1,108
74
-
--
-
547
335
1,213
296
534
298 56%
-
540
291
202
11
1
1-
-
191
115
637
111
-
--
-
389
217
450
43
-
--
-
207
176
470
115
-
--
-
154
102
Western / Northern TOTAL
* Statistics not available
332 7,914
20 1,746
-
--
-
535
299 56%
-
165 3,857
98 2,175
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Impasse
Resolution Rate
3 63% 3 40% 123 30% 3 40% 3 73% 34 92% 21 59% 98 47% 18 55%
31 62% 7 59% 9 50%
27 90% 33 67% 413 63%
5 81% 221 54% 284 56%
4 80% 117 74% 176 75%
40 62% 410 73% 121 61%
16 7
520 12 30
1963
82% 79% 46% 95% 73% 66%
49 70% 14 67% 173 84% 358 61%
2 58% 3 93% 159 68% 758 72%
3,134 67%
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Impasse
Resolution Rate
3 57% 0 100% 122 32% 9 25% 1 80% 23 43% 11 77% 53 50% 15 70% 29 59% 7 59% 7 46% 33 89% 27 67% 340 63%
5 227 252
7 118 216
51 323 132
11 7
516 33 32
1930
75% 50% 58% 68% 71% 72% 58% 75% 61% 67% 79% 45% 88% 59% 64%
45 58% 7 68%
235 71% 359 52%
2 80% 4 91% 180 65% 832 63%
3,102 64%
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Impasse
Resolution Rate
8 27% 1 0% 180 28% 6 57% 1 83% 33 48% 23 45% 54 45% 30 42% 0 0% 6 0% 9 57% 36 88%
62 74% 449 58%
11 39% 236 53% 350 55%
7 79% 88 68% 201 61% 74 44% 447 70% 91 68%
0 0% 2 0%
521 19 42
2089
49% 93% 43% 61%
47 55% 6 83%
194 63% 300 58%
5 53% 4 89% 330 59% 886
3,424 61%
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Impasse
Resolution Rate
8 27% 1 0% 150 33% 6 67% 1 83% 35 43% 45 52% 26 48% 0 0% 10 55% 22 90% 54 62% 358 58%
11 39% 196 53% 355 54%
16 56% 88 68% 205 60%
473
98 0
521 21 82
2066
66%
66% 0%
50% 92% 71% 61%
39 53% 10 74% 86 52% 180 65% 328 59%
1 71% 248 64% 892
3,316 61%
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Impasse
12 248
Resolution Rate
48% 50%
464 43 21 95
187 16 90
399 112 160 313 482
1 51 145 251 3,090
50% 59% 53% 64% 63% 50% 52% 66% 63% 52% 57% 51% 83% 88% 55% 64% 59%
Impasse
6 231
Resolution Rate
81% 54%
344 24 24
104 203
30 92 278 130 125 90 471
0 70 65 168 2,455
49% 68% 60% 59% 56% 58% 26% 69% 53% 59% 72% 52% 0% 84% 53% 67% 60%
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Impasse
19
Resolution Rate
47%
252 52%
378 46%
41 10 122 163 110 16 83 340 287 118 131 61 89 61 213 2,494
52% 71% 51% 62% 25% 57% 48% 55% 69% 55% 61% 66% 83% 60% 37% 58%
Impasse
Resolution Rate
17
179 346
73 10 76 215
4 27 84 393 236 99 162
1 41 85 76 2,124
60%
60% 51%
49% 77% 65% 57% 60% 48% 48% 54% 60% 56% 59% 91% 85% 70% 62% 59%
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Impasse
1 101 174
43 11 35 62
15 11 190 123 83 38 54
Resolution Rate
90% 51% 35% 46% 65% 64% 47%
35% 63% 64% 61% 54% 84% 66%
52 60% 993 59%
Impasse
3 201 407
76 8
81 -
20 27 212 249 76 172 31 52
Resolution Rate
70% 56% 44% 50% 70% 58%
56% 45% 61% 54% 60% 56% 85% 66%
67 59% 1,682 56%
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Number of Cases
ADR Activity Summary Graph State Court
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
State Court ADR Activity Summary by Year
3,500
3,000 2,741
2,500
2,000
2,591
2,223
2,718
2,998
2,930
2,712
2,264
1,500 1,000
1,387
1,221 908
1,092
1,337
1,363
1,466
1,470
500
FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005
Cases Referred to an ADR Process
Cases Completing an ADR Process
FY 2006
FY 1999 - FY 2006 Years of Activity
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ADR Activity FY 2006 July 2005 June 2006
Clayton
Cases Referred
4
Cordele
0
Coweta
9
DeKalb
146
Eastern
435
Fulton
200
Gwinnett
621
Houston and
Macon*
0
Ninth
472
Ogeechee
17
Sixth
109
Southern
7
Southwestern
0
Third
118
Tenth**
126
TOTAL
2,264
*New Program ** formerly Western, Alcovy, Northern
State Court ADR Activity
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for Resolution
Arbitrated
Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
0
-
--
-
2
-
--
-
30
1
0 100% 1
80
-
--
-
23
24
8 67% -
258
-
--
-
0
-
--
-
12
-
--
-
0
-
--
-
47
-
--
-
0
-
--
-
0
-
--
-
48
-
--
-
12
-
--
-
512
25
8 68% 1
FY 2006
Cases Mediated
4
MEDIATION
Full
Partial
Agreement Agreement
0
0
0
0
0
7
5
0
86
45
1
224
137
0
120
56
6
306
203
9
0
0
0
460
345
54
10
6
0
62
33
0
10
9
0
0
0
0
70
51
0
111
12
0
1,470
902
70
Impasse
4 0 2 40 87 58 94
0 61
4 29
1 0 19 13 412
Resolution Rate
50% 0% 71% 53% 61% 52% 69%
0% 87% 60% 53% 90% 0% 73% 11% 66%
State Court ADR Activity FY 2005
ADR Activity FY 2005 July 2004 June 2005
Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for Resolution
Arbitrated
Trial
Rate
ENE
Clayton
4
0
-
--
-
Cordele
0
0
-
--
-
Coweta
4
1
-
--
-
DeKalb
565
194
1
0 100% 2
Eastern
497
83
-
--
-
Fulton
242
64
29
5 83% -
Gwinnett
670
279
-
--
-
Macon*
0
0
-
--
-
Ninth
437
53
-
--
-
Ogeechee
17
0
-
--
-
Sixth
88
19
-
--
-
Southern
6
0
-
--
-
Southwestern
0
0
-
--
-
Third
43
5
-
--
-
Tenth**
139
35
-
--
-
TOTAL
2,712
733
30
5 83% 2
*New Program
** formerly Western, Alcovy, Northern
Cases Mediated
4 0 3 193 285 140 285 0 327 10 69 13 0 38 512 1,879
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
0
0
0
0
2
0
115
2
179
0
72
1
187
5
0
0
317
0
6
0
35
3
11
0
0
0
31
0
313
19
1268
30
Impasse
4 0 1 71 105 67 93 0 10 4 31 2 0 7 180 575
Resolution Rate
50% 0% 67% 61% 63% 52% 67% 0% 97% 60% 55% 85% 0% 82% 65% 69%
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Clayton Cordele Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Macon Ninth Ogeechee Sixth Southern Southwestern Third WAN* TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
State Court ADR Activity FY 2004
Cases Referred
3 0 5 1182 459 276 599 0 67 11 70 10 0 95 153 2,930
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
1 0 1 545 94 57 249 0 8 0 8 0 0 24 8 995
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
4
0 100% 6
-
--
-
32
13 41% -
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
36
13 70% 6
Cases Mediated
1 0 4 286 242 209 350 0 46 11 62 7 0 43 102 1,363
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
0
0
0
0
4
0
132
4
140
0
79
9
159
10
0
0
32
0
5
0
28
1
6
0
0
0
17
1
59
0
661
25
Impasse
1 0 0 150 102 121 181 0 12 3 33 1 0 10 43 657
Resolution Rate
50% 0% 100% 48% 58% 42% 48% 0% 0% 45% 47% 86% 0% 42% 58% 50%
ADR Activity FY 2003 July 2002 June 2003
Clayton Cordele Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Macon Ninth Sixth Southern Third WAN* TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
State Court ADR Activity FY 2003
Cases Referred
4 0 5 1,179 477 363 600 0 64 71 10 83 142 2,998
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
1 0 1 548 101 46 274 0 6 8 0 46 5 1036
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
3
0 100% 9
-
--
-
30
11 37% -
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
54
4 7% 9
Cases Mediated
2 0 4 283 238 203 288 0 45 63 12 37 99 1,274
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
1
Partial Agreement
0
0
0
4
0
129
0
145
0
90
4
148
2
0
0
30
0
28
1
11
0
20
0
57
0
663
7
Impasse
1 0 0 154 93 109 138 0 15 34 1 17 41 603
Resolution Rate
50% 0% 100% 46% 61% 46% 52% 0% 67% 46% 92% 54% 58% 53%
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Clayton Cordele Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Ninth Sixth Southern Third WAN* TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
State Court ADR Activity FY 2002
Cases Referred
4 0 1 1,188 529 285 391 36 39 14 80 151 2,718
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
1 0 0 429 128 47 150 3 4 0 8 6 776
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
9
-
--
-
54
4 7% -
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
54
4 7% 9
Cases Mediated
2 0 1 291 245 77 208 19 35 14 37 100 1,029
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
0
Partial Agreement
0
0
0
1
0
157
0
137
0
28
1
96
5
8
0
16
0
10
0
15
0
58
0
526
6
Impasse
2 0 0 134 108 48 107 11 19 4 22 42 497
Resolution Rate
0% 0% 100% 54% 56% 38% 49% 42% 46% 71% 41% 58% 52%
ADR Activity FY 2001 July 2000 June 2001
Clayton Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Ninth Sixth Southern Third WAN* TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
State Court ADR Activity FY 2001
Cases Referred
2 10 1,223 114 228 310 58 24 26 125 103 2,223
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0 1 437 55 43 129 3 1 0 32 5 706
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for Resolution
Arbitrated
Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
-
--
-
-
--
20
-
--
-
85
30 35% -
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
85
30 35% 20
Cases Mediated
2 8 326 52 60 175 32 23 8 49 68 803
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
2 7 151 32 20 81 13 7 4 25 29 371
Impasse
0 1 261 20 40 94 19 16 4 24 39 518
Resolution Rate
100% 88% 46% 62% 33% 46% 41% 30% 50% 51% 43% 46%
State Court ADR Activity FY 2000
ADR Activity FY 2000 July 1998 June 2000
Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
Cobb*
-
-
Clayton
3
2
Coweta
25
0
DeKalb
1,227
398
Eastern
481
59
Fulton
279
34
Gwinnett
358
145
Ninth
73
7
Third
44
2
Western / Northern
101
21
TOTAL
2,591
668
* State Court numbers are in group with Superior Court.
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
12
- 100% 67
-
--
-
109
47 43% -
-
--
2
-
--
1
-
--
-
-
--
-
121
47 39% 70
Cases Mediated
1 19 383 220 82 211 42 26 46 1,030
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
0 16 177 105 37 97 24 11 17 484
Impasse
1 3 206 115 45 114 18 15 29 546
Resolution Rate
0% 84% 46% 48% 45% 46% 57% 42% 37% 47%
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Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
State Court ADR Activity FY 1999*
ADR Activity FY 1999 July 1998 June 1999
Cobb**
Cases Referred
-
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
-
Clayton
8
0
Coweta
36
1
DeKalb
1,385
565
Eastern
459
70
Fulton
235
48
Gwinnett
386
197
Ninth
86
4
Third
63
11
Western / Northern
83
0
TOTAL
2,741
896
* Data collection based on fiscal year beginning July 1998. ** State Court numbers are in group with Superior Court.
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for Resolution
Arbitrated
Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
18
39 -
73
-
--
-
186
70 38% -
7
- 100% -
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
211 109 52% 73
Cases Mediated
8 23 482 232 50 189 45 29 45 1,103
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
3 16 230 122 21 108 32 12 25 569
Impasse
5 7 252 110 29 81 13 17 20 534
Resolution Rate
38% 70% 48% 53% 42% 57% 71% 41% 56% 52%
State Court ADR Activity Transition Period 1998*
ADR Activity 1998* January 1998 June 1998
Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett** Ninth Third Western / Northern
Cases Referred
22 420 205
36 -
16 22 71
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0 58 28
3 2 0 3
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
6 109 117
19 -
12 0
21
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
4 48 68 12
3 0 15
TOTAL
792
94
-
--
-
* In 1998, data is shown for the first six months of the year to standardize future data collection by fiscal year. The remainder of the 1998 data is captured in FY 1999.
** Statistics not available
284
150
Impasse
2 61 49
7 9 0 6 134
Resolution Rate
67% 44% 58% 63%
25% 0% 71% 53%
ADR Activity 1997 January 1997 December 1997
Coweta DeKalb* Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Ninth Western / Northern
TOTAL
* Statistics not available
State Court ADR Activity Calendar Year 1997
Cases Referred
40 -
243 29
277 39 52
680
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
2 4 71 6 1 84
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for Resolution
Arbitrated
Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
-
--
-
20
6 30% 2
-
--
-
-
--
-
20
6 30% 2
Cases Mediated
18 -
137 19
191 28 29
422
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
14 -
85 6
88 20 17 230
Impasse
4 52 13 103 8 12 192
Resolution Rate
78% -
62% 32% 46% 71% 59% 55%
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Number of Cases
14,000 12,000
ADR Activity Summary Graph Magistrate Court
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Magistrate Court ADR Activity Summary by Year
12,878
11,065
11,159
10,000
8,000 6,000
7,876
7,924
5,790 4,880
6,356 5,472
6,991 5,280
6,781 5,965
7,181
7,316
4,000
8,901
2,000
FY 1999
FY 2000
FY 2001
FY 2002
FY 2003
FY 2004
FY 2005
Cases Referred to an ADR Process
Cases Completing an ADR Process
FY 2006
FY 1999 - FY 2006 Years of Activity
FY 2006 Annual Report
FY refers to the twelve month period from July 1st through the following June 30th.
39
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Magistrate Court ADR Activity FY 2006
ADR Activity FY 2006 July 2005 June 2006
Clayton
Cases Referred
326
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands Resolution
Arbitrated for Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
326
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
148
0
Impasse
174
Resolution Rate
45%
Cobb
1080
40
-
--
-
724
526
47 151 79%
Cordele
0
0
-
--
-
0
0
0
0 0%
Coweta
541
129
-
--
-
412
281
1 130 68%
Dekalb
15
0
-
--
-
13
9
0
4 69%
Dublin
337
0
-
--
-
367
235
0 132 64%
Eastern
131
10
-
--
-
92
48
0 44 52%
Floyd
513
0
-
--
-
513
373
0 140 73%
Fulton Civil
954
97
-
--
-
544
321
1 222 59%
Fulton Criminal
493
0
-
--
-
491
402
0 89 82%
Fulton L/T
2795
0
-
--
-
2410 1879
0 475 78%
Gwinnett
578
0
-
--
-
578
417
0 161 72%
Houston and
Macon*
7
1
-
--
-
6
5
0
1 83%
Ninth
4358
292
-
--
-
4045 3486
26 533 87%
Ogeechee
214
7
-
--
-
186
107
5
7 60%
Southwestern
1
0
-
--
-
1
1
0
0 100%
Third
7
0
-
--
-
7
2
1
4 43%
Tenth**
496
66
-
--
-
417
134
1 108 32%
Whitfield Civil
29
0
-
--
-
24
11
0 13 46%
Whitfield Criminal
3
0
-
--
-
3
3
0
0 100%
TOTAL
12,878
642
-
--
- 11,159 8,388
82 2388 76%
*New Program **formerly Western, Alcovy, Northern
Magistrate Court ADR Activity FY 2005
ADR Activity FY 2005 July 2004 June 2005
Clayton
Cases Referred
250
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
for Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
Cobb
784
40
-
--
-
Cordele
11
3
-
--
-
Coweta
490
83
-
--
-
Dekalb
27
0
-
--
-
Dublin
197
1
-
--
-
Eastern
72
5
-
--
-
Floyd
522
0
-
--
-
Fulton Civil
903
65
-
--
-
Fulton Criminal
491
0
-
--
-
Fulton L/T
2576
0
-
--
-
Gwinnett
640
0
-
--
-
Macon*
6
2
-
--
-
Ninth
3582
404
-
--
-
Ogeechee
75
10
-
--
-
Southwestern
1
0
-
--
-
Third
3
0
-
--
-
Tenth**
422
106
-
--
-
Whitfield Civil
11
0
-
--
-
Whitfield Criminal
2
0
-
--
-
TOTAL
11,065
719
-
--
-
*New Program
**formerly Western, Alcovy, Northern
Cases Mediated
245 476
8 407
23 196
58 522 734 491 2129 640
4 2593
59 1 3
300 9 2
8,900
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
Impasse
100
0 145
325
0 151
4
1
3
295
2 110
12
0 11
136
4 56
35
0 24
383
0 139
396
2 336
401
0 90
1679
0 450
476
0 164
3
0
1
1872
57 664
18
4 37
1
0
0
2
0
1
191
1 108
3
0
6
2
0
0
6,334
71 2496
Resolution Rate
41% 68% 63% 73% 52% 71% 60% 73% 54% 82% 79% 74% 75% 74% 37% 100% 67% 64% 33% 100% 72%
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Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
ADR Activity FY 2004 July 2003 June 2004
Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta Dublin Floyd Fulton Civil Fulton Criminal Fulton L/T Gwinnett Macon Ninth Ogeechee Southwestern Third WAN* Whitfield TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Magistrate Court ADR Activity FY 2004
Cases Referred
196
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
2
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
for Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
299
0
-
--
-
23
0
-
--
-
720
155
-
--
-
201
0
-
--
-
501
0
-
--
-
860
278
-
--
-
535
7
-
--
-
2556
0
-
--
-
632
0
-
--
-
1
0
-
--
-
952
132
-
--
-
3
1
-
--
-
88
14
-
--
-
36
2
-
--
-
300
28
-
--
-
21
2
-
--
-
7,924
621
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
194 299
23 562 201 501 579 710 2410 632
0 820
2 74 22 270 17 7,316
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
Impasse
76
0 117
140
0 159
12
0 11
357
25 180
169
2 30
355
0 146
354
4 221
480
2 230
1890
0 520
499
0 133
0
0
0
502
14 301
1
0
1
74
0
0
9
1 12
145
2 80
8
2
7
5,071
52 2148
Resolution Rate
39% 47% 52% 68% 85% 71% 62% 68% 78% 79% 0% 63% 50% 100% 45% 54% 59% 70%
ADR Activity FY 2003 July 2002 June 2003
Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta Dublin Eastern Floyd Fulton Fulton L/T Gwinnett Macon Ninth Third WAN* Whitfield TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Magistrate Court ADR Activity FY 2003
Cases Referred
236
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
for Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
301
0
-
--
-
33
3
-
--
-
720
155
-
--
-
203
0
-
--
-
19
1
-
--
-
499
0
-
--
-
1,390
278
-
--
-
2,554
0
-
--
-
630
0
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
-
947
92
-
--
-
27
14
-
--
-
299
26
-
--
-
18
1
-
--
-
7,876
570
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
234 205
28 562 201
17 499 1,291 2,404 630
0 810
13 273
14 7,181
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
105
Partial Agreement Impasse
0 127
127
0 82
13
0 15
357
25 180
124
1 66
11
0
6
348
0 151
833
11 449
1,886
0 518
496
0 134
0
0
0
489
16 305
8
1
5
148
1 83
5
0
8
4,950
55 2129
Resolution Rate
45% 62% 46% 68% 62% 65% 70% 65% 78% 79% 0% 62% 69% 55% 36% 70%
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Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
ADR Activity FY 2002 July 2001 June 2002
Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta Dublin Eastern Floyd Fulton Fulton L/T Gwinnett Ninth Third WAN* Whitfield TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Magistrate Court ADR Activity FY 2002
Cases Referred
181
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
for Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
299
0
-
--
-
30
3
-
--
-
3
0
-
--
-
121
1
-
--
-
60
5
-
--
-
331
13
-
--
-
1,425
284
-
--
-
2,483
0
-
--
-
715
0
-
--
-
725
33
-
--
-
101
2
-
--
-
297
30
-
--
-
10
0
-
--
-
6,781
371
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
181 204
27 2
116 48
304 1,192 2,385
715 543
32 206
10 5,965
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
72
Partial Agreement Impasse
0 98
125
0 79
12
0 15
1
0
1
84
2 30
23
0 25
197
1 106
789
6 397
1,863
0 522
519
0 196
316
1 226
22
0 10
123
1 82
4
0
5
4,150
11 1792
Resolution Rate
40% 61% 44% 50% 74% 48% 65% 67% 78% 73% 58% 69% 60% 40% 70%
ADR Activity FY 2001 July 2000 June 2001
Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta Dublin Eastern Floyd Fulton Gwinnett Ninth Third WAN* Whitfield TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Magistrate Court ADR Activity FY 2001
Cases Referred
250
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands
Arbitrated for Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
360
0
-
--
-
4
0
-
--
-
497
65
-
--
-
121
0
-
--
-
519
265
-
--
-
116
0
-
--
-
4,008
203
-
--
-
491
6
-
--
-
447
35
-
--
-
142
85
-
--
-
15
1
-
--
-
21
3
-
--
-
6,991
663
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
247 259
4 393 121 231 116 3,611 485 278
31 13 18 5,807
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
114 152
3 312
74 122
70 2,805
317 180
22 4 8
4,183
Resolution
Impasse
Rate
133 46%
107 59%
1 75%
81 79%
47 61%
109 53%
46 60%
806 78%
168 65%
98 65%
9 70%
9 31%
10 44%
1,624 72%
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42
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
ADR Activity FY 2000 July 1998 June 2000
Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta Eastern Floyd Fulton Fulton L/T Gwinnett Ninth Third Western / Northern Whitfield TOTAL
Magistrate Court ADR Activity FY 2000
Cases Referred
327
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands Resolution
for Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
354
0
-
--
-
13
2
-
--
-
426
30
-
--
-
23
2
-
--
-
119
2
-
--
-
1,215
173
-
--
-
2,563
0
-
--
-
461
0
-
--
-
511
75
-
--
-
250
9
-
--
-
56
8
-
--
-
38
0
-
--
-
6,356
301
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
323 285
11 381
12 117 872 2,563 461 309
58 48 32 5,472
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
149 184
10 325
7 59 530 2,125 305 162 38 28 19 3,941
Resolution
Impasse
Rate
174 46%
101 65%
1 91%
56 85%
5 58%
58 50%
342 61%
438 83%
156 66%
147 52%
20 66%
20 58%
13 59%
1,531 72%
ADR Activity FY 1999 July 1998 June 1999
Carroll Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta* Eastern Floyd Fulton Fulton L/T Gwinnett Ninth Third Western / Northern Whitfield TOTAL
* See Carroll County
Magistrate Court ADR Activity FY 1999*
Cases Referred
304
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
35
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands
Arbitrated for Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
144
0
-
--
-
401
2
-
--
-
11
4
-
--
-
-
-
-
--
-
18
3
-
--
-
63
0
-
--
-
1,672
263
-
--
-
2,559
0
-
--
-
277
0
-
--
-
262
27
-
--
-
134
8
-
--
-
14
1
-
--
-
75
0
-
--
-
5,934
343
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
269 144 324
7 12 63 1,115 2,559 277 172 31 1 50 5,024
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
235 63
208 7 5
35 699 2,090 189
92 25
1 28 3,677
Resolution
Impasse
Rate
34 87%
80 44%
116 64%
0 100%
--
7 42%
28 56%
416 63%
469 82%
88 68%
80 53%
6 81%
0 100%
22 56%
1,346 73%
FY 2006 Annual Report
43
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Magistrate Court ADR Activity Transition Period 1998*
ADR Activity 1998* January 1998 June 1998
Carroll
Cases Referred
138
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands
Arbitrated for Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
116
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
90
Resolution
Impasse
Rate
26 78%
Cobb
345
0
-
--
-
212
142
70 67%
Cordele
3
0
-
--
-
3
0
3 0%
Coweta
1
0
-
--
-
2
1
1 50%
Eastern
9
1
-
--
-
3
3
0 100%
Fulton
357
36
-
--
-
321
215
106 67%
Fulton L/T
1,206
0
-
--
-
1,206
982
224 81%
Gwinnett*
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
--
Ninth
129
5
-
--
-
92
49
43 53%
Third
114
6
-
--
-
30
25
5 83%
Western / Northern
72
4
-
--
-
36
30
6 83%
Whitfield
16
0
-
--
-
13
9
4 69%
TOTAL
2,390
52
-
--
-
2,034 1,546
488 76%
* In 1998, data is shown for the first six months of the year to standardize future data collection by fiscal year. The remainder of the 1998 data is captured in FY 1999.
** Statistics not available
ADR Activity 1997 January 1997 December 1997
Carroll Cobb* Cordele Coweta Eastern Fulton Fulton L/T Gwinnett Ninth Third Western / Northern Whitfield* TOTAL
* Statistics not available
Magistrate Court ADR Activity Calendar Year 1997
Cases Referred
275
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands
Arbitrated for Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
-
-
-
--
-
10
1
-
--
-
32
4
-
--
-
45
0
-
--
-
1,354
0
-
--
-
2,477
0
-
--
-
219
0
-
--
-
127
1
-
--
-
255
8
-
--
-
38
1
-
--
-
44
0
-
--
-
4876
15
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
210 9
16 12 609 2,477 222 112 63 19 32 3781
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
179 5 9 9
387 1,962
176 63 45 10 19
2864
Impasse
31 4 7 3
222 515
46 49 18
9 13 917
Resolution Rate
85% -
56% 56% 75% 64% 79% 79% 56% 71% 53% 59% 76%
FY 2006 Annual Report
44
Number of Cases
ADR Activity Summary Graph Probate Court
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Probate Court ADR Activity Summary by Year
300
267
250 229
200
150
113 99
100
129 103
178
181
173
160
148
149
141
143
141
111
50
0 FY 1999
FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005
Cases Referred to ADR Process
Cases Completing an ADR Process
FY 2006
FY 1999 - FY 2006 Years of Activity
FY 2006 Annual Report
FY refers to the twelve month period from July 1st through the following June 30th.
45
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
ADR Activity FY 2006 July 2005 June 2006 Cases
Referred
Coweta
17
Dekalb
5
Dublin
1
Eastern
5
Fulton
85
Houston and
Macon*
2
Ninth
29
Ogeechee
0
Sixth
1
Third
0
Tenth**
15
TOTAL
160
* New Program **formerly Western, Alcovy, Northern
Probate Court ADR Activity FY 2006
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
3
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
14
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
10
Partial Agreement
0
0
-
--
-
5
4
0
0
-
--
-
0
0
0
0
-
--
-
4
2
0
12
-
--
- 73
43
0
0
-
--
-
2
1
-
--
- 28
0
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
-
1
0
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
- 14
16
-
--
- 141
1
0
24
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
1
90
1
Impasse
4 1 0 2 30
1 7 0 1 0 1 47
Resolution Rate
71% 80% 0% 50% 59%
0% 86% 0% 0% 0% 50% 65%
ADR Activity FY 2005
July 2004 June 2005
Cases Referred
Coweta
18
Dekalb
5
Dublin
0
Eastern
5
Fulton
113
Houston and
Macon*
1
Ninth
15
Ogeechee
0
Sixth
8
Third
0
Tenth**
8
TOTAL
173
* New Program **formerly Western, Alcovy, Northern
Probate Court ADR Activity FY 2005
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
2
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for Resolution
Arbitrated
Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
16
MEDIATION
Partial
Full Agreement Agreement
12
0
0
-
--
-
5
4
0
0
-
--
-
0
0
0
0
-
--
-
3
1
0
8
-
--
- 89
49
0
0
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
- 15
0
-
--
-
0
1
-
--
-
7
0
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
-
8
10
-
--
- 143
0
0
12
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
4
1
84
1
Impasse
4 1 0 2 40
0 3 0 5 0 3 58
Resolution Rate
75% 80% 0% 33% 55%
0% 80% 0% 29% 0% 63% 59%
ADR Activity FY 2004 July 2003 June 2004
Coweta Dublin Eastern Fulton Macon Ninth Ogeechee Sixth Third WAN* TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Cases Referred
28 0 3
129 1
10 1
10 0 6
188
Probate Court ADR Activity FY 2004
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
9
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
19
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
15
Partial Agreement
1
0
-
--
-
0
0
0
0
-
--
-
0
0
0
4
-
--
- 96
62
3
0
-
--
-
0
0
0
0
-
--
- 10
8
1
0
-
--
-
1
0
0
0
-
--
- 10
6
0
0
-
--
-
0
0
0
0
-
--
-
5
3
0
10
-
--
- 141
94
5
Impasse
3 0 0 31 0 1 1 4 0 2 42
Resolution Rate
84% 0% 0% 68% 0% 90% 0% 60% 0% 60% 70%
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Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
ADR Activity FY 2003 July 2002 June 2003
Coweta Dublin Eastern Fulton Macon Ninth Sixth Third WAN* TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Cases Referred
24 0 3
123 0
13 9 1 5
178
Probate Court ADR Activity FY 2003
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
7
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
17
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
13
Partial Agreement
2
0
-
--
-
0
0
0
0
-
--
- 15
7
0
1
-
--
- 90
43
1
0
-
--
-
0
0
0
1
-
--
- 12
8
1
0
-
--
-
9
6
0
1
-
--
-
1
1
0
0
-
--
-
5
4
1
10
-
--
- 149
82
5
Impasse
2 0 8 27 0 3 3 0 1 44
Resolution Rate
88% 0% 47% 49% 0% 75% 67% 0% 100% 58%
ADR Activity FY 2002 July 2001 June 2002
Dublin Fulton Ninth Sixth Third WAN* TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Cases Referred
0 128
12 5 0 3
148
Probate Court ADR Activity FY 2002
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
0
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
0
Partial Agreement
0
3
-
--
- 95
60
0
0
-
--
-
9
6
0
1
-
--
-
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
-
--
-
3
0
2
4
-
--
- 111
68
2
Impasse
0 26 3 2 0 1 32
Resolution Rate
0% 63% 67% 50% 0% 67% 63%
ADR Activity FY 2001 July 2000 June 2001
Dublin Fulton Ninth Third WAN* TOTAL
* Western, Alcovy, Northern
Cases Referred
1 125
9 1 131 267
Probate Court ADR Activity FY 2001
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
1
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
0
5
-
--
- 108
60
0
-
--
-
7
4
1
-
--
-
0
0
8
-
--
- 113
79
14
-
--
- 229
143
Impasse
1 48 3 0 34 86
Resolution Rate
0% 56% 57% 0% 70% 62%
ADR Activity FY 2000 July 1998 June 2000
Eastern Fulton Ninth Third Western / Northern TOTAL
Cases Referred
8 102
12 1 6
129
Probate Court ADR Activity FY 2000
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for Resolution
Arbitrated
Trial
Rate
-
-
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
4
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
3
0
-
-
- 86
45
4
-
-
-
8
4
1
-
-
-
0
0
0
-
-
-
5
1
5
-
-
- 103
53
Impasse
1 41 4 0 4 50
Resolution Rate
75% 52% 50% 0% 20% 51%
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Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Probate Court ADR Activity FY 1999*
ADR Activity FY 1999 Cases July 1998 June 1999 Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
Cases Arbitrated
ARBITRATION
Demands for Resolution
Trial
Rate
ENE
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION Full / Partial Agreement
DeKalb
3
2
-
-
-
3
3
Fulton
110
0
-
-
- 96
54
TOTAL
113
0
* Data collection based on fiscal year beginning July 1998.
** Statistics not available
-
-
- 99
57
Impasse
0 42 22
Resolution Rate
100% 56% 77%
Probate Court ADR Activity Transition Period 1998*
ADR Activity 1998* January 1998 June 1998
DeKalb
Cases Referred
3
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
2
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
2
Fulton
61
12
-
-
- 49
27
TOTAL
64
12
-
-
- 51
29
* In 1998, data is shown for the first six months of the year to standardize future data collection by fiscal year.
The remainder of 1998 is captured in the FY 1999 data.
Impasse
0 22 22
Resolution Rate
100% 55% 78%
ADR Activity 1997 January 1997 December 1997
Fulton
TOTAL
Cases Referred
105
105
Probate Court ADR Calendar Year 1997
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Demands for
Arbitrated
Trial
-
-
Resolution Rate
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
73
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
51
0
-
-
- 73
51
Impasse
22 22
Resolution Rate
70%
70%
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48
Number of Cases
ADR Activity Summary Graph Juvenile Court
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Juvenile Court ADR Activity Summary by Year
5000 4500
4501
4000
3722
3500 3000
2506
2500
2771
2934
3240
3091
3193
2418
2329
2466
2000
1727
1895
1967
2551
1500
2604
1000
500
0
FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006
Cases Referred to an ADR Process
Cases Completing an ADR Process
FY 1999 - FY 2006 Years of Activity
FY 2006 Annual Report
FY refers to the twelve month period from July 1st through the following June 30th.
49
ADR Activity FY 2006 July 2005 June 2006
Bartow Carroll Clayton Cobb
Cases Referred
230 120 753 659
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Juvenile Court ADR Activity FY 2006
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
76
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands Resolution
Arbitrated for Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
MEDIATION
Cases
Partial
Mediated Full Agreement Agreement
154
154
0
Impasse Resolution Rate
0 100%
21
-
--
-
99
98
0
1 99%
9
-
--
-
349
339
0 10 97%
34
-
--
-
568
556
0 12 98%
Cobb - Deprivation
11
0
Cordele
81
24
Coweta
130
21
DeKalb
3
0
-
--
-
9
7
-
--
-
57
56
109
107
-
--
-
2
1
1
1 89%
0
1 98%
0
2 98%
0
1 50%
DeKalb - Deprivation 439
211
Dublin
30
0
Eastern
21
0
Fulton
1301
1
Gwinnett
34
2
Henry
94
0
Houston
122
21
Ninth
63
0
Rockdale
9
0
Seventh
318
54
-
--
-
228
224
-
--
-
29
27
-
--
-
11
9
-
--
-
458
343
-
--
-
26
22
-
--
-
94
94
-
--
-
76
74
-
--
-
60
57
-
--
-
9
9
-
--
-
226
216
4
0 100%
0
2 93%
0
2 82%
0 114 75%
0
4 85%
0
0 100%
1
1 99%
0
3 95%
0
0 100%
1
8 96%
Southwestern Circuit
0
0
Third
0
0
Waycross Circuit
83
0
Whitfield
0
0
TOTAL
4,501
474
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
-
0
0
40
40
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
-
2,604 2,433
0
0 0%
0
0 0%
0
0 100%
0
0 0%
7 162 94%
ADR Activity FY 2005 July 2004 June 2005
Bartow Carroll Clayton Cobb
Cases Referred
175 112 500 682
Juvenile Court ADR Activity FY 2005
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
54
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands Resolution
Arbitrated for Trial
Rate
-
--
ENE
-
MEDIATION
Cases
Partial
Mediated Full Agreement Agreement
76
75
0
Impasse Resolution Rate
1 99%
35
-
--
-
77
73
1
3 96%
50
-
--
-
450
440
0 10 98%
37
-
--
-
596
575
0 21 96%
Cobb - Deprivation
14
0
Cordele
63
1
DeKalb
439
211
-
--
-
8
5
-
--
-
62
47
-
--
-
228
224
1
2 75%
0 15 76%
4
0 100%
DeKalb - Deprivation
4
0
Dublin
1
0
Eastern
6
0
Fulton
864
466
Gwinnett
50
13
Henry
89
3
Houston
219
24
Ninth
92
5
Rockdale
43
3
Seventh
331
76
-
--
-
4
4
-
--
-
1
1
-
--
-
3
3
-
--
-
398
357
-
--
-
37
34
-
--
-
86
86
-
--
-
163
163
-
--
-
85
71
-
--
-
40
40
-
--
-
215
210
0
0 100%
0
0 100%
0
0 100%
3 38 90%
0
3 92%
0
0 100%
0
0 100%
0 14 84%
0
0 100%
1
4 98%
Southwestern Circuit
23
14
Third
0
0
Whitfield
15
2
TOTAL
3,722
994
FY 2006 Annual Report
-
--
-
9
7
1
1 89%
-
--
-
0
0
0
0 0%
-
--
-
13
10
1
2 85%
-
--
-
2,551 2,425
12 114 96%
50
ADR Activity FY 2004 July 2003 June 2004
Bartow Carroll Clayton Cobb
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Juvenile Court ADR Activity FY 2004
Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands for Trial
Resolution Rate
ENE
230
76
-
--
-
93
19
-
--
-
608
59
-
--
-
676
31
-
--
-
MEDIATION
Cases
Partial
Mediated Full Agreement Agreement
154
154
0
74
67
0
401
401
0
631
611
0
Impasse Resolution Rate
0 100% 7 91% 0 100% 20 97%
Cobb - Deprivation
15
0
Cordele
98
4
DeKalb
402
201
Dublin
30
0
Eastern
24
0
Fulton
280
22
Gwinnett
3
0
Henry
86
4
Houston
187
3
Macon
0
0
Ninth
118
27
Ogeechee
0
0
Rockdale
35
6
Seventh
234
37
-
--
-
12
0
-
--
-
94
81
-
--
-
198
198
-
--
-
29
27
-
--
-
14
10
-
--
-
257
254
-
--
-
3
3
-
--
-
82
80
-
--
-
184
182
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
-
91
78
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
-
28
26
-
--
-
170
160
0
3 0%
0 13 86%
0
0 100%
0
2 93%
0
2 71%
0
2 99%
0
0 100%
0
2 98%
0
2 99%
0
0 0%
4 11 90%
0
0 0%
0
0 100%
0 10 94%
Southwestern Circuit
3
0
Third
0
0
Whitfield
73
0
TOTAL
3,195
489
-
--
-
3
3
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
-
55
53
-
--
-
2,480 2,388
0
0 100%
0
0 0%
0
1 96%
4 75 96%
ADR Activity FY 2003 July 2002 June 2003
Bartow* Carroll Clayton* Cobb
Juvenile Court ADR Activity FY 2003
Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands for Trial
Resolution Rate
ENE
236
82
-
--
-
137
9
-
--
-
610
68
-
--
-
653
39
-
--
-
MEDIATION
Cases
Partial
Mediated Full Agreement Agreement
Impasse Resolution Rate
160
160
0
0 100%
128
125
2
1 99%
347
347
0
7 100%
584
521
0 11 89%
Cobb - Deprivation
3
0
Cordele
52
0
DeKalb
408
205
Douglas -
Deprivation
4
0
Dublin
38
0
Eastern
28
2
Fulton*
289
23
Gwinnett
2
0
Henry
80
13
Houston
189
2
Macon
0
0
Ninth
117
10
Ogeechee
0
0
Rockdale*
8
0
Seventh
74
33
Third
87
28
Whitfield
76
0
TOTAL
3,091
514
FY 2006 Annual Report
3
2
-
--
-
52
46
-
--
-
203
202
-
--
-
4
2
-
--
-
38
21
-
--
-
26
23
-
--
-
266
263
-
--
-
2
2
-
--
-
67
64
-
--
-
187
186
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
-
90
78
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
-
4
4
-
--
-
51
40
-
--
-
59
56
-
--
-
58
56
-
--
-
2,329 2,198
0
1 67%
0
6 88%
0
1 100%
2
0 100%
0 17 55%
0
3 88%
0
3 99%
0
0 100%
0
3 96%
0
1 99%
0
0 0%
3
9 90%
0
0 0%
0
0 100%
0
1 78%
0
3 95%
0
2 97%
7 69 95%
51
ADR Activity FY 2002 July 2001 June 2002
Bartow* Carroll Clayton* Cobb Cordele Coweta DeKalb Douglas Dublin Eastern Fulton* Gwinnett Henry Houston Ninth Ogeechee Rockdale Seventh Third Whitfield TOTAL
* Statistical Approximation
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Juvenile Court ADR Activity FY 2002
Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands for Trial
Resolution Rate
ENE
234
80
-
--
-
127
11
-
--
-
607
65
-
--
-
586
36
-
--
-
49
0
-
--
-
1
0
-
--
-
405
204
-
--
-
3
0
-
--
-
27
0
-
--
-
20
0
-
--
-
286
20
-
--
-
7
0
-
--
-
70
6
-
--
-
327
18
-
--
-
179
0
-
--
-
0
0
-
--
-
7
0
-
--
-
72
32
-
--
-
158
3
-
--
-
75
0
-
--
-
3,240
475
-
--
-
MEDIATION
Cases
Partial
Mediated Full Agreement Agreement
Impasse Resolution Rate
157
157
0
0 100%
116
114
1
1 99%
343
337
0
7 98%
527
501
1 25 95%
49
43
0
6 88%
0
0
0
0 0%
201
201
0
0 100%
3
1
1
1 67%
20
16
0
4 80%
9
8
0
1 89%
267
257
0 11 96%
5
5
0
0 100%
64
60
0
4 94%
309
307
0
2 99%
119
115
0
4 97%
0
0
0
0 0%
3
3
0
0 100%
50
38
0
2 76%
120
112
0
8 93%
56
54
0
2 96%
2,418 2,329
3 78 96%
ADR Activity FY 2001 July 2000 June 2001
Bartow Carroll Clayton Cobb Cordele Coweta DeKalb Douglas Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Houston Ninth Third Whitfield TOTAL
Juvenile Court ADR Activity FY 2001
Cases Referred
233
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
79
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
-
Demands for Trial
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
15
0
-
--
-
606
64
-
--
-
439
54
-
--
-
24
6
-
--
-
2
0
-
--
-
575
220
-
--
-
37
4
-
--
-
30
7
-
--
-
285
19
-
--
-
22
7
-
--
-
228
5
-
--
-
138
3
-
--
-
279
3
-
--
-
21
2
-
--
-
2,934
473
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
156 11
342 362
18 0
313 21 23
266 15
172 86
177 5
1,967
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
156 7
336 354
18 0
313 13 22
256 14
158 76
171 5
1,899
Impasse Resolution Rate
0 100% 4 64% 6 98% 8 98% 0 100% 0 0% 0 100% 8 62% 1 96% 10 96% 1 93% 14 92% 10 88% 6 97% 0 100% 68 97%
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52
ADR Activity FY 2000 July 1998 June 2000
Bartow Carroll Clayton Cobb DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Houston Ninth Third Whitfield TOTAL
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Juvenile Court ADR Activity FY 2000
Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands for Trial
Resolution Rate
ENE
333
24
-
--
-
32
0
-
--
-
789
119
-
--
-
412
0
-
--
-
454
102
-
--
-
37
2
-
--
-
118
4
-
--
-
22
8
-
--
-
121
40
-
--
-
153
14
-
--
-
269
0
-
--
-
31
3
-
--
-
2,771
316
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
274 23
573 308 287
22 81 14 49 87 153 24 1,895
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
274 23
554 285 287
22 70 13 46 76 148 24 1,822
Impasse Resolution Rate
0 100% 0 100% 19 97% 23 93% 0 100% 0 100% 11 86% 1 93% 3 94% 11 87% 5 97% 0 100% 73 96%
Juvenile Court ADR Activity FY 1999*
ADR Activity FY 1999 July 1998 June 1999
Bartow
Cases Referred
223
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands for Trial
Resolution Rate
-
--
ENE
-
Clayton
789
39
-
--
-
Cobb
352
0
-
--
-
DeKalb
565
104
-
--
-
Eastern
60
2
-
--
-
Fulton
64
2
-
--
-
Gwinnett
47
21
-
--
-
Houston
128
9
-
--
-
Ninth
54
3
-
--
-
Third
199
4
-
--
-
Whitfield
25
10
-
--
-
TOTAL
2,506
194
-
--
-
* Data collection based on fiscal year beginning July 1998.
Cases Mediated
223 467 303 404
31 33 27 72 35 117 15 1,727
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
222 431 290 404
31 32 20 68 29 109 13 1,649
Impasse Resolution Rate
1 99% 36 92% 13 96%
0 100% 0 100% 1 97% 7 74% 4 94% 6 83% 8 93% 2 87% 78 95%
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53
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Juvenile Court ADR Activity Transitional Period 1998*
ADR Activity 1998* January 1998 June 1998
Bartow
Cases Referred
90
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands for Trial
Resolution Rate
-
--
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
91
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
0
Impasse Resolution Rate
0 0%
Clayton
297
11
-
--
-
218
201
17 92%
Cobb
215
0
-
--
-
192
0
0 0%
Coweta
3
0
-
--
-
2
1
1 50%
DeKalb
319
0
-
--
-
216
0
0 0%
Eastern
33
2
-
--
-
12
12
0 100%
Fulton
14
2
-
--
-
12
12
0 100%
Gwinnett**
-
-
-
--
-
-
-
-
-
Houston
96
9
-
--
-
27
27
0 100%
Ninth
41
4
-
--
-
26
23
3 88%
Third
106
0
-
--
-
73
68
5 93%
Whitfield
22
0
-
--
-
21
18
3 86%
TOTAL
1,236
28
-
--
-
890
362
29 93%
* In 1998, data is shown for the first six months of the year to standardize future data collection by fiscal year. The remainder of the 1998 data is captured in FY 1999.
** Statistics not available
ADR Activity 1997 January 1997 December 1997
Bartow Clayton Cobb Coweta DeKalb Eastern Fulton Gwinnett Houston Ninth Third Whitfield
TOTAL
Juvenile Court ADR Activity Calendar Year 1997
Cases Referred
77
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
Demands for Trial
Resolution Rate
-
--
ENE
-
413
24
-
--
-
529
0
-
--
-
5
1
-
--
-
631
0
-
--
-
63
0
-
--
-
66
0
-
--
-
46
6
-
--
-
105
15
-
--
-
49
0
-
--
-
61
4
-
--
-
44
0
-
--
-
2,089
50
-
--
-
Cases Mediated
54 282 447
5 409
23 33 33 34 25 34 19 1,398
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
0 272
0 5 0 21 26 27 33 22 32 17 455
Impasse Resolution Rate
0 0% 0 96% 0 0% 10 100% 0 0% 2 91% 7 79% 6 82% 1 97% 3 88% 2 94% 2 89% 33 93%
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54
ADR Activity Summary Graph Other
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Other ADR Activity Summary by Year
600
538
500
400 300 200
97
100
394 345
296
240
217
225
209
190
191
151
149
141
129
10
0
FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006
Cases Referred to an ADR Process
Cases Completing an ADR Process
FY 1999 - FY 2006 Years of Activity
Number of Cases
FY 2006 Annual Report
FY refers to the twelve month period from July 1st through the following June 30th.
55
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Other ADR Activity
ADR Activity FY 2006 July 2005 June 2006
Eastern
Cases Referred
41
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
1
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands Resolution
Arbitrated for Trial
Rate
-
--
Ninth- Solicitor
87
15
-
--
Ninth - Dist. Atty.
42
3
-
--
OSAH*
39
17
-
--
TOTAL
209
36
-
--
*OSAH - Office of State Administrative Hearings
FY 2006
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
11
Full Agreement
6
-
61
42
-
35
27
-
22
12
-
129
87
MEDIATION Partial
Agreement
0 7 0 3
10
Impasse
5 11
8 7 31
Resolution Rate
55% 80% 77% 68%
75%
Other ADR Activity FY 2005
ADR Activity FY 2005 July 2004 June 2005
Eastern
Cases Referred
33
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
3
Ninth- Solicitor
92
14
Ninth - Dist. Atty.
50
10
OSAH*
16
4
TOTAL
191
31
*OSAH - Office of State Administrative Hearings
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands Resolution
Arbitrated for Trial
Rate
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
11
Full Agreement
7
MEDIATION Partial
Agreement
0
Impasse
4
Resolution Rate
64%
-
78
49
7 17 72%
-
40
22
0 18 55%
-
12
6
0
6 50%
-
141
84
7 45 65%
Other ADR Activity FY 2004
ADR Activity FY 2004 July 2003 June 2004
Eastern
Cases Referred
44
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
3
Ninth- Solicitor
92
14
Ninth - Dist. Atty.
50
10
OSAH*
39
17
TOTAL
225
44
*OSAH - Office of State Administrative Hearings
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands Resolution
Arbitrated for Trial
Rate
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
ENE Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
MEDIATION Partial
Agreement
Impasse
Resolution Rate
-
9
8
0
1 89%
-
78
49
7 17 72%
-
40
22
0 18 55%
-
22
12
3
7 68%
-
149
91
10 43 68%
Other ADR Activity FY 2003
ADR Activity FY 2003 July 2002 June 2003
Cobb
Cases Referred
0
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
Eastern
41
0
Ninth- Solicitor
88
1
Ninth - Dist. Atty.
51
1
OSAH*
37
20
TOTAL
217
22
*OSAH - Office of State Administrative Hearings
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands Resolution
Arbitrated for Trial
Rate
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
ENE Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
MEDIATION Partial
Agreement
Impasse
Resolution Rate
-
0
0
0
0 0%
-
15
7
0
8 47%
-
72
47
9 16 78%
-
44
25
0 19 57%
-
20
10
2
5 60%
-
151
89
11 48 66%
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56
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Other ADR Activity FY 2002
ADR Activity FY 2002 July 2001 June 2002
Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
Cobb
0
0
Eastern
51
2
Ninth- Solicitor
171
1
Ninth - Dist. Atty.
72
1
OSAH*
51
21
TOTAL
345
25
*OSAH - Office of State Administrative Hearings
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands Resolution
Arbitrated for Trial
Rate
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
ENE Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
MEDIATION Partial
Agreement
Impasse
Resolution Rate
-
0
0
0
0 0%
-
17
10
0
7 59%
-
108
96
0 12 89%
-
35
25
2
8 77%
-
30
19
2
9 70%
-
190
150
4 36 81%
Other ADR Activity FY 2001
ADR Activity FY 2001 July 2000 June 2001
Cobb Eastern Ninth- Solicitor Ninth - Dist. Atty. OSAH* TOTAL
Cases Referred
15 20 61 280 18 394
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
3 16
0 1 8 28
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands Resolution
Arbitrated for Trial
Rate
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
-
--
ENE
Cases
Mediated
-
12
-
4
-
36
-
178
-
10
-
240
*OSAH - Office of State Administrative Hearings
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
11 2
25 149
8 195
Impasse
1 2 11 29 2 45
Resolution Rate
92% 50% 69% 84% 80% 81%
ADR Activity FY 2000 July 1998 June 2000
Eastern Ninth TOTAL
Other ADR Activity FY 2000
Cases Referred
84 454 538
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
12 41
53
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands Resolution
Arbitrated for Trial
Rate
-
--
-
--
-
--
ENE
Cases
Mediated
-
10
-
286
-
296
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
5 242 247
Impasse
5 44 49
Resolution Rate
50% 85% 83%
Other ADR Activity FY 1999*
ADR Activity FY 1999 July 1998 June 1999
Western / Northern
Cases Referred
1
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
Eastern
96
8
TOTAL
97
8
* Data collection based on fiscal year beginning July 1998.
ARBITRATION
Cases
Demands Resolution
Arbitrated for Trial
Rate
-
--
-
--
-
--
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
0
-
10
-
10
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
0 6 6
Impasse
0 4 4
Resolution Rate
0% 60% 60%
FY 2006 Annual Report
57
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Other ADR Activity Transition Period 1998*
ADR Activity 1998* January 1998 June 1998
Coweta Eastern Fulton Ninth- Solicitor Ninth - Dist. Atty. Third- Municipal
Cases Referred
5 83
1 236 142
4
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0 5 0 9 5 0
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
-
Demands for Trial
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
Cases Mediated
-
4
-
24
-
1
-
170
-
72
-
1
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
3 20
1 147
55 1
TOTAL
471
19
-
--
-
* In 1998, data is shown for the first six months of the year to standardize future data collection by fiscal year. The remainder of the 1998 data is captured in FY 1999.
272
227
Impasse
1 4 0 23 17 0 45
Resolution Rate
75% 83% 100% 86% 76% 100% 83%
Other ADR Activity Calendar Year 1997
ADR Activity 1997 January 1997 December 1997
Coweta
Cases Referred
7
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
0
ARBITRATION
Cases Arbitrated
-
Demands for Trial
-
Resolution Rate
-
ENE
-
Cases Mediated
2
Eastern
155
0
-
--
-
56
Ninth- Solicitor
339
10
-
--
-
232
Ninth Dist. Atty.
181
1
-
--
-
120
Third- Municipal
11
0
-
--
-
1
Western / Northern
1
0
-
--
-
0
TOTAL
694
11
-
--
-
411
MEDIATION
Full / Partial Agreement
2 38 201 101
1 0 343
Impasse
0 18 31 19
0 0 68
Resolution Rate
100% 68% 87% 84% 100% 0% 83%
FY 2006 Annual Report
58
Refer
Carroll County Juvenile Court Mediation ProgramJUVENILE General
93
Clayton County Juvenile Court Mediaiton Divers JUVENILE General
608
Cobb County Juvenile Court ADR Program JUVENILE General
676
Cobb County Juvenile Court ADR Program JUVENILE Deprvation
15
Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program
JUVENILE General*
98
Dekalb County Juvenile Court Mediation ProgramJUVENILE General*
402
Dublin Judicial Circuit Mediation Program
JUVENILE General
30
Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
JUVENILE General
24
Fulton County Juvenile Court Mediaiton ProgramJUVENILE General
280
Gwinnett Judicial Circuit ADR Program
JUVENILE General*
3
Henry County Juvenile Court ADR Program JUVENILE General
84
Houston County Juvenile Court Mediation PrograJUVENILE General
187
Macon Judicial Circuit
JUVENILE General
0
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograJUVENILE General
118
0
Rockdale County Juvenile Court Mediation Prog JUVENILE General*
35
Seventh Judicial Administrative District Juvenile JUVENILE General*
234
Southwestern Cicruit
JUVENILE General
3
Third Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograJUVENILE General
0
Whitfield County Juvenile Court Mediation Progr JUVENILE General*
73
Clayton Judicial Circuit ADR Program
MAGISTRATE General
Cobb County Magistrate Court ADR Program MAGISTRATE General*
Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program
MAGISTRATE General*
Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program
MAGISTRATE General
Dublin Judicial Circuit Mediation Program
MAGISTRATE General
Floyd County Magistrate Court Mediation PrograMAGISTRATE General
Fulton County Magistrate Court Mediation
MAGISTRATE Civil
Fulton County Magistrate Court Mediation
MAGISTRATE Criminal
Fulton County State/Magistrate Court Landlord/TMAGISTRATE General*
Gwinnett Judicial Circuit ADR Program
MAGISTRATE General*
Macon Judicial Circuit
MAGISTRATE General
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograMAGISTRATE General
Ogeechee Judcial Circuit ADR Program
MAGISTRATE General*
Southwestern Cicruit
MAGISTRATE General
Third Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograMAGISTRATE General
Western, Alcovy and Northern Judicial Circuits AMAGISTRATE General*
Whitfield County Magistrate Court Mediation ProMAGISTRATE General
196 299
23 720 201 501 860 535 2556 632
1 952
3 88 36 300 21
Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
OTHER
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OTHER
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Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program
PROBATE
Dublin Judicial Circuit Mediation Program
PROBATE
Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
PROBATE
Fulton County Probate ADR Program
PROBATE
Macon Judicial Circuit
PROBATE
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograPROBATE
Ogeechee Judcial Circuit ADR Program
PROBATE
Sixth Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograPROBATE
Third Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograPROBATE
Western, Alcovy and Northern Judicial Circuits APROBATE
General General General General General General General* General General General*
Clayton Judicial Circuit ADR Program
STATE
Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program
STATE
Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program
STATE
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Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
STATE
General General* General General General
44 92 50 39
28 0 3
129 1
10 1
10 0 6
3 0 5 1182 459
Dismiss 93 608 676 15 98 402 30 24 280
3 84 187 118
0 0 35 234
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31 631 611
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FY 2006 Annual Report
1
Fulton County ADR Program
STATE
Gwinnett Judicial Circuit ADR Program
STATE
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograSTATE
Macon Judicial Circuit
STATE
Ogeechee Judcial Circuit ADR Program
STATE
Sixth Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograSTATE
Southern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
STATE
Southwestern Cicruit
STATE
Third Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograSTATE
Western, Alcovy and Northern Judicial Circuits ASTATE
General General* General General General* General General General General General*
Alapaha Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Clayton Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Cobb County Superior Court ADR Program SUPERIOR
Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
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Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Fulton County ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Gwinnett Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Macon Judicial Circuit
SUPERIOR
Ogeechee Judcial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Sixth Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograSUPERIOR
Southern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Third Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograSUPERIOR
Civil Civil Civil Civil* Civil Civil Civil Civil Civil* Civil Civil Civil Civil Civil
Alapaha Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Clayton Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Cobb County Superior Court ADR Program SUPERIOR
Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
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SUPERIOR
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SUPERIOR
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SUPERIOR
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SUPERIOR
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SUPERIOR
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Southern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
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Conasauga Circuit Superior Courts ADR Progra SUPERIOR
Dublin Judicial Circuit Mediation Program
SUPERIOR
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR PrograSUPERIOR
Seventh Judicial Administrative District ADR ProSUPERIOR
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SUPERIOR
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SUPERIOR
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General General General General General General General*
276 599
67 0
11 70 10
0 95 153
55 8
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137 74
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439 267
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FY 2006 Annual Report
2
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
FY 2006 Annual Report
3
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
Program Name
Stastic Type Sub Type
Cases Referred
Alapaha Judicial Circuit ADR Program Alapaha Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR Civil
36
SUPERIOR Domestic
191
Bartow County Juvenile Court Mediation Program JUVENILE
General
230
Carroll County Juvenile Court Mediation Program JUVENILE
General
120
Clayton Judicial Circuit ADR Program Clayton Judicial Circuit ADR Program Clayton Judicial Circuit ADR Program Clayton Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR SUPERIOR STATE MAGISTRATE
Civil Domestic General General
7 1126
4 326
Clayton County Juvenile Court Mediaiton Diversion PrJUVENILE
General
753
Cobb County Juvenile Court ADR Program
JUVENILE
General
659
Cobb County Juvenile Court ADR Program
JUVENILE
Deprvation
11
Cobb County Magistrate Court ADR Program
MAGISTRATE General
1080
Cobb County Superior Court ADR Program
SUPERIOR Civil
321
Cobb County Superior Court ADR Program
SUPERIOR Domestic
992
Conasauga Circuit Superior Courts ADR Program SUPERIOR General
160
Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR Civil
8
SUPERIOR Domestic
54
STATE
General
0
MAGISTRATE General
0
JUVENILE
General
81
Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR Civil
12
SUPERIOR Domestic
472
STATE
General
9
MAGISTRATE General
541
PROBATE
General
17
JUVENILE
General
130
Dekalb County Courts Dispute Resolution Center SUPERIOR Civil
142
Dekalb County Courts Dispute Resolution Center SUPERIOR Domestic
848
Dekalb County Courts Dispute Resolution Center STATE
General
146
Dekalb County Courts Dispute Resolution Center MAGISTRATE General
15
Dekalb County Courts Dispute Resolution Center PROBATE
General
5
Dekalb County Courts Dispute Resolution Center JUVENILE
Deprivation
3
Dekalb County Juvenile Mediation Center
JUVENILE
General
434
Dublin Judicial Circuit Mediation Program
SUPERIOR General
72
Dublin Judicial Circuit Mediation Program
MAGISTRATE General
337
Dublin Judicial Circuit Mediation Program
PROBATE
General
1
Dublin Judicial Circuit Mediation Program
JUVENILE
General
30
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
28 165
76
21
0 221
0 0
9
34 0
40
108 268
46
1 17
0 0 24
1 18
2 129
3 21
29 38 30
0 0 0 116
25 0 0 0
MEDIATION
Cases Mediated
Full Settlement
8
4
26
14
154
154
99
98
5
2
470
199
4
0
326
148
349
339
568
556
9
7
724
526
146
46
603
312
106
68
5
2
20
16
0
0
0
0
57
56
11
8
454
313
7
5
412
281
14
10
109
107
48
39
707
424
86
45
13
9
5
4
2
1
218
211
43
28
367
235
0
0
29
27
Partial Settlement
1 7
0
0
0 55
0 0
0
0 1
47
2 39
6
0 0 0 0 0
0 24
0 1 0 0
5 106
1 0 0 0 7
1 0 0 0
ARBITRATION
Impasse
ENE
Cases Arbitrated
Demands for Trial
3-
-
-
5-
-
-
0-
-
-
1-
-
-
3-
-
-
221 -
-
-
4-
-
-
174 -
-
-
10 -
-
-
12 -
-
-
1-
-
-
151 -
-
-
98 -
-
-
252 -
-
-
49 - -
-
3-
-
-
4-
-
-
0-
-
-
0-
-
-
1-
-
-
3-
-
-
117 -
-
-
2-
-
-
130 -
-
-
4-
-
-
2
34 2
1
0
176 -
0
-
40 1
1
-
4
1
1-
-
-
0
14 -
-
-
132 -
-
-
0-
-
-
2-
-
-
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Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR SUPERIOR STATE PROBATE JUVENILE MAGISTRATE OTHER
Civil Domestic General General General General General
71
10
51
28
156
20
106
64
435
80
224
137
5
0
4
2
21
0
11
9
131
10
92
48
41
1
11
6
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
2
21 -
-
-
2
40
0
87 -
-
-
0
2-
-
-
0
2-
-
-
0
44 -
-
-
0
5
Floyd County Magistrate Court Mediation Program MAGISTRATE General
513
0
513
373
0
140 -
-
-
Fulton County ADR Program Fulton County ADR Program Fulton County ADR Program
SUPERIOR Civil
339
46
184
83
3
98 -
2
0
SUPERIOR Domestic
1753
43
1532
846
276
410 -
-
-
STATE
General
200
23
120
56
6
58 -
24
8
Fulton County Juvenile Court Mediaiton Program JUVENILE
General
930
382
442
305
30
107 -
-
-
Fulton County Magistrate Court Mediation Fulton County Magistrate Court Mediation
MAGISTRATE Civil MAGISTRATE Criminal
954
97
544
321
1
222 -
-
-
493
0
491
402
0
89 -
-
-
Fulton County Probate ADR Program
PROBATE
General
85
12
73
43
0
30 -
-
-
Fulton County State/Magistrate Court Landlord/TenanMAGISTRATE General
2795
0
2410
1879
0
475 -
-
-
Gwinnett Judicial Circuit ADR Program Gwinnett Judicial Circuit ADR Program Gwinnett Judicial Circuit ADR Program Gwinnett Judicial Circuit ADR Program Gwinnett Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR SUPERIOR STATE MAGISTRATE JUVENILE
Civil Domestic General General General
57
11
40
21
1
18 -
-
-
435
60
309
139
49
121 -
-
-
621
258
306
203
9
94 -
-
-
578
0
578
417
0
161 -
-
-
34
2
26
22
0
4-
-
-
Henry County Juvenile Court ADR Program
JUVENILE
General
94
0
94
94
0
0-
-
-
Houston and Macon Judicial Circuit Houston and Macon Judicial Circuit Houston and Macon Judicial Circuit Houston and Macon Judicial Circuit Houston and Macon Judicial Circuit
SUPERIOR SUPERIOR STATE MAGISTRATE PROBATE
Civil Domestic General General General
121
40
81
50
0
31 -
-
-
165
76
89
73
0
16 -
-
-
0
0
0
0
0
0-
-
-
7
1
6
5
0
1-
-
-
2
0
2
1
0
1-
-
-
Houston County Juvenile Court
JUVENILE
General
122
21
76
74
1
1-
-
-
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program SUPERIOR General
1127
24
1089
845
71
173
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program STATE
General
472
12
460
345
54
61
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program MAGISTRATE General
4358
292
4045
3486
26
533
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program PROBATE
General
29
1
28
24
0
7
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program JUVENILE
General
63
0
60
57
0
3-
-
-
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program OTHER
Solictor
87
15
61
42
7
11 -
-
-
Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program OTHER
District Atty
42
3
35
27
0
8-
-
-
Office of State Administrative Hearings
Ogeechee Judcial Circuit ADR Program Ogeechee Judcial Circuit ADR Program Ogeechee Judcial Circuit ADR Program Ogeechee Judcial Circuit ADR Program
OTHER
General
SUPERIOR SUPERIOR STATE MAGISTRATE
Civil Domestic General General
39
17
22
12
3
7-
-
-
30
4
17
10
0
7-
-
-
52
4
33
26
0
7-
-
-
17
0
10
6
0
4-
-
-
214
7
186
107
5
7-
-
-
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PROBATE
Rockdale County Juvenile Court Mediation Program JUVENILE
Seventh Judicial Administrative District ADR Program SUPERIOR
Seventh Judicial Administrative District Juvenile Medi JUVENILE
Sixth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Sixth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Sixth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Sixth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program
SUPERIOR SUPERIOR STATE PROBATE
South Georgia Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR
Southern Judicial Circuit ADR Program Southern Judicial Circuit ADR Program Southern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
SUPERIOR SUPERIOR STATE
General
General
General
General
Civil Domestic General General
General
Civil Domestic General
Southwestern Cicruit
SUPERIOR General
Southwestern Cicruit
STATE
General
Southwestern Cicruit Southwestern Cicruit
MAGISTRATE General
JUVENILE
General
Third Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Third Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Third Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Third Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Third Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Third Judicial Administrative District ADR Program
SUPERIOR SUPERIOR STATE MAGISTRATE PROBATE JUVENILE
Civil Domestic General General General General
Tenth Judicial Circuits ADR Program Tenth Judicial Circuits ADR Program Tenth Judicial Circuits ADR Program Tenth Judicial Circuits ADR Program
SUPERIOR STATE MAGISTRATE PROBATE
General General General General
Whitfield County Magistrate Court Mediation Program MAGISTRATE Civil Whitfield County Magistrate Court Mediation Program MAGISTRATE Criminal
Whitfield County Juvenile Court Mediation Program JUVENILE
General
Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
0
0
0
0
0
0-
-
-
9
0
9
9
0
0-
-
-
2405
1156
916
468
90
358 -
-
-
318
54
226
216
1
8-
-
-
26
8
18
8
1
9-
-
-
1399
440
959
319
120
520 -
-
-
109
47
62
33
0
29 -
-
-
1
0
1
0
0
1-
-
-
13
1
12
7
0
2-
-
-
374
29
284
255
2
27 -
-
-
291
68
219
207
0
12 -
-
-
7
0
10
9
0
1-
-
-
86
42
44
41
0
3-
-
-
0
0
0
0
0
0-
-
-
1
0
1
1
0
0-
-
-
0
0
0
0
0
0-
-
-
196
96
100
64
3
33 -
-
-
168
55
113
78
5
30 -
-
-
118
48
70
51
0
19 -
-
-
7
0
7
2
1
4-
-
-
0
0
0
0
0
0-
-
-
0
0
0
0
0
0-
-
-
931
256
770
514
12
159 -
-
-
126
12
111
12
0
13 -
-
-
496
66
417
134
1
108 -
-
-
15
0
14
6
0
1-
-
-
29
0
24
11
0
13 -
-
-
3
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0-
-
-
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Alapaha Judicial Circuit ADR Program
100 Court Square Homerville, GA 31634 Office: (912) 487-3003 Fax: (912) 487-3834 Email: ibicinc@alltel.net
Areas/Counties Served: Alapaha Judicial Circuit ( 5 Counties: Atkinson, Berrien, Clinch, Cook, Lanier )
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Lisa Sutton, Director Kalynn McLaine, Deputy Director
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR Civil Domestic
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
36
28
8
4
1
191
165
26
14
7
Impasse
3 5
Courts Served: Superior, Probate, Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1997 Fee Surcharge: $7.50
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, the Alapaha Judicial Circuit requires participation in ADR processes for domestic relations and personal injury cases. Any contested civil matter from Superior, State, Probate, or Magistrate Court may be referred to ADR on a cases-by case basis by consent of the parties or by court order.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Domestic: Alimony, child custody, child support, visitation, property, attorney fees. Civil: Personal injury.
Excluded Cases: Cases other than contested domestic and personal injury cases are excluded from mandatory referral. Contested domestic cases in which there are allegations of domestic violence may also be excluded.
How Cases Are Selected: All cases are screened to identify contested domestic and personal injury cases, which are referred to mediation.
Neutral Selection: Neutrals are typically selected by the parties and their attorneys. If the parties do not select a neutral, the program will assign a neutral for them. Neutrals are assigned on a rotational basis.
Neutral Compensation: The parties compensate the neutral. The charge is $50-$150 per hour.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Continuing education is required for neutrals.
Evaluation of Neutrals: No formal evaluation of neutrals is conducted.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients.
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Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes Background Information: At present, all personal injury and contested domestic cases in the Alapaha Judicial Circuit receive mandatory referral to the ADR process.
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Carroll County Juvenile Court Mediation Program
207 Courtyard Square Carrollton, GA 30117 Court: (770) 830-5986 ADR Contact: (770) 830-5993 Fax: (770) 830-0434 Email: elbarrow@carrollcountyga.com
Areas/Counties Served: Carroll
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Contact: Elmira Barrow, Coweta Judicial Circuit Program Coordinator
Statistic Type
JUVENILE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
120
21
99
98
0
Impasse
1
Courts Served: Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: Juvenile/ Supervision
Program Start Date: 2000 Fee Surcharge: None
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, some cases (mainly status offenses) are required to try mediation, if first offense, and special prosecutor agrees case is appropriate.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: DELINQUENCIES: Shoplifting, theft by taking, simple battery, affray, disorderly conduct. STATUS OFFENSES: Unruly, ungovernable, runaway.
Excluded Cases: All felony and other misdemeanor cases that are not appropriate.
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are selected by the Judge, intake Officer, and Case Managers.
Neutral Selection: Once the case has been approved for mediation, the program schedules a mediator.
Neutral Compensation: Neutrals receive a stipend of $50 per case from the program.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Required by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Evaluation of Neutrals: Evaluations are done by the program coordinator.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys are encouraged to attend sessions, but are not required, and at discretion of the parties.
Background Information: The Carroll County Juvenile Court Mediation Program has been mediating cases since 2000. At the present time the cases going to mediation include status offenses and delinquencies. In the future the court hopes to refer dependency cases to mediation as well.
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Clayton Judicial Circuit ADR Program
Harold R. Banke Justice Center, 9151 Tara Blvd., Suite 2 DR 01 Jonesboro, GA 30236
Office: (770) 477-4575 Fax: (770) 603-4179 E-Mail: nancy.parkhouse@co.clayton.ga.us Web Site: www.co.clayton.ga.us/court_administrator/adr.htm
Areas/Counties Served: Clayton Judicial Circuit: ( 1 county: Clayton)
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Nancy Parkhouse, Program Director; Janey Tubbleville, Program Assistant; Margarita Austin, Special Program Coordinator
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR Civil Domestic
STATE General
MAGISTRATE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
7
0
5
2
0
1126
221
470
199
55
4
0
4
0
0
326
0
326
148
0
Impasse
3 221
4 178
Courts Served: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1996 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: All contested domestic relations matters filed after May 1, 1996, are referred to mediation. Any contested civil matter may be referred on a case-by-case basis. Magistrate Court refers civil non-jury cases directly from court on the day of the hearing.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: DOMESTIC: Divorce, modification of divorce, contempt, custody, legitimating, paternity, domestication of foreign judgment GENERAL CIVIL
Excluded Cases: Appeals from rulings of administrative agencies; forfeitures of seized property; habeas corpus and extraordinary writs; bond validations; declaratory reliefs; URESA cases; injunctive relief
How Cases Are Selected: All contested domestic relations matters are screened by the ADR office to determine if the case is appropriate for mediation. Other matters are referred by court order.
Neutral Selection: The parties have 10 days from the date an answer is due to mutually agree on a mediator from a list of mediators approved to practice in the Clayton Judicial Circuit. If the parties cannot agree on a mediator or have not made a selection, the office assigns a mediator from a smaller, rotational list of mediators. The approved list of neutrals has no limit, but the rotational list is limited to 20 mediators, with 10 positions being reserved for mediators who reside in or have offices in Clayton County.
Neutral Compensation: In domestic and court-ordered civil cases, the parties divide the cost of the mediation. In Magistrate Court, the ADR fund pays mediators $25 per case. If the ADR office appoints a neutral, the fees are $100 per hour with a cap of $300 for the mediation. If the parties select a mediator, the fees range from $100
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per hour to $300 per hour depending on the mediator
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Required
Evaluation of Neutrals: Formal evaluations of the mediators are done by the parties. The parties are offered an evaluation form and may choose to fill it out. Neutrals are evaluated by the office staff. A new mediator's first two mediations in the program are observed, and the program tries to observe each mediator each year. The program also participated in a special project entitled, "Mediation in Georgia Courts: A Survey of Participant Satisfaction" conducted by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. The project was funded by a grant from the State Justice Institute.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediated sessions with their clients.
Background Information: The program conducts mediation in all domestic relations actions by standing order, including modifications, contempt's, custody, legitimating, paternity, domestication of foreign judgment and divorces. In September 1998, the program began conducting mediations in Magistrate Court for civil/non-jury matters.
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Clayton County Juvenile Court Mediation Diversion
121 S. McDonough Street, Courthouse Annex 3 Jonesboro, GA 30236
Office: (770) 473-5958 Fax: (770) 603-4111 E-Mail: myra.crawford@co.clayton.ga.us
Areas/Counties Served: Clayton County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Timiza Mullins, Program Director Sheila Key, Program Assistant
Statistic Type
JUVENILE General*
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
753
9
349
339
0
Impasse
10
Courts Served: Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: None
Program Start Date: 1995 Fee Surcharge: None
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, Voluntary and mandatory participation occur in this program.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: DELINQUENCIES: Disorderly conduct, affray, criminal trespass, shoplifting, and citizen complaints.
Excluded Cases: Felonies, Traffic
How Cases Are Selected: Intake, judges
Neutral Selection: Mediators must be registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution, have completed application and background checks
Neutral Compensation: The program compensates the neutral. Neutrals receive a stipend of $40 per case, $20 per case if the parties fail to appear.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Continuing education is not required for neutrals; however, informational and training seminars are periodically sponsored by the program, as well as juvenile mediation training.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Mediators have to successfully complete a practicum (2 observations, 2 co-mediations
with an experienced mediator and a solo mediation that is observed by the Program Director) before mediating in program.
Attorney Involvement: Yes
Background Information: The mediation program diverts minor misdemeanor delinquent offenses (shoplifting, criminal trespass, etc.) from formal court involvement. Agreements reached in mediation
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are presented to the judge for approval and may be monitored for a maximum of 90 days. If all terms of the agreement have been fulfilled, the cases will be dismissed. The case may be referred to a formal court hearing if the youth does not fulfill the agreement terms. Mediators must have 20 hours of juvenile mediation training and successfully complete case practicum's before mediating for the program. The practicum's consist of several observations and co-mediations with an experienced juvenile court mediator, the program coordinator, and a solo mediation observed by the program coordinator.
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Cobb County Juvenile Court ADR Program
1738 County Services Pkwy, SW Marietta, GA 30008-4028
Office: (770) 528-2275 (770) 528-2389 Fax: (770) 528-3384 E-Mail: pamela.mcclure@cobbcounty.org
Areas/Counties Served: Cobb County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Pam McClure, Mediation Coordinator;
Statistic Type
JUVENILE General Deprivation
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
659
34
568
556
0
11
0
9
7
1
Impasse
12 1
Courts Served: Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: Juvenile
Program Start Date: 1993 Fee Surcharge: None
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: No
Types of cases / issues currently handled: DELINQUENCIES: First-time misdemeanors; criminal trespass; property damage; disrupting a public school; school fights; shoplifting less than $300; third-party cases, simple battery, theft by taking, etc.; some felonies with the consent of the district attorney and the victim. STATUS OFFENSES: Unruly/ungovernable; runaway; curfew violation. DEPRIVATION ISSUES: Custody, visitation, child support, termination of parental rights, etc.
Excluded Cases: Felonies, unless referred by Judge or D.A.
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are referred to mediation by intake staff, the district attorney, or a judge.
Neutral Selection: Neutrals must be registered mediators with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and have had juvenile mediation training.
Neutral Compensation: The program pays the neutrals a stipend of $50 per case; $30 per case for "no shows."
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Continuing education is required.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Evaluations are completed by the parties.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys can attend mediation in delinquent and status cases, but seldom do. Attorneys must be present in deprivation cases.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes
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Background Information: The Cobb Juvenile Program mediates delinquent offenses, status offenses, and custody cases. Mediation in dependency/custody cases serves to intercede in disputes related to, but not limited to placement, visitation, communication, service plans, dispositional issues, custody and termination. A number of parties are present for the mediation: case worker, county counsel, birth parents with their attorneys, treatment specialists, foster parents, etc. The Cobb program hopes to help children find permanent placement faster and in a less stressful manner.
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Cobb County Magistrate Court ADR Program
30 Waddell Street Marietta, GA 30090-9656 Office: (770) 528-8935 Fax: (770) 528-8947 E-Mail: Elise.Moore@cobbcounty.org Web Site: www.cobbcounty.org
Areas/Counties Served: Cobb County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation, Victim Offender Mediation
Program Staff: Janet Lindermann, Mediation Coordinator
Statistic Type
MAGISTRATE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
1080
40
724
526
47
Impasse
151
Courts Served: Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: N/A
Program Start Date: 1994 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Mediation with the Cobb County Magistrate Court is
voluntary.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: The Cobb County Magistrate Court offers mediation for small claims cases, eviction cases, and warrant application cases.
Excluded Cases: Mediation is not available for cases in which a criminal warrant has been issued or for matters of family violence/stalking. How Cases Are Selected: Most cases are screened by the mediation coordinator prior to mediation. In addition, judges often refer small cases from the courtroom to mediation.
Neutral Selection: Mediators are appointed by the program.
Neutral Compensation: Neutrals receive $25 per diem.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: 3 hours of continuing education per year is required for neutrals.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Evaluations are completed by the program coordinator and on occasion by case parties.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys are welcome to attend mediation; however, most parties are pro se.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/a
Background Information: The Cobb County Magistrate Court Mediation Program was established in 1994 as the first volunteer mediation program in Georgia for small claims cases. Since that time, we have grown to offer mediation for dispossessory cases and warrant applications. On days when small claims court is in session,
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available to assist parties with the facilitation of negotiations prior to trial. On days when small claims court is not in session, mediations are held for parties interested in attempting to settle their case prior to their court date.
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Cobb County Superior Court ADR Program
30 Waddell Street Marietta, GA 30090 Office: (770) 528-1812 Fax: (770) 528-8142
Web Site: www.cobbcounty.org
Areas/Counties Served: Cobb County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation, Case Evaluation, Judicially hosted settlement conferences. Program Staff: Linda McClain, Programs Administrator; Patti Anderson, Judicial Program Coordinator; Miranda Black, and Melissa Connell, Judicial Program Coordinator
Rebecca Lew, Judicial Program Coordinator
Statistic Type
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Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
321
127
176
51
2
993
284
650
323
43
Impasse
123 284
Courts Served: Superior, State (case-by-case basis) Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1993 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes
Types of cases / issues currently handled: DOMESTIC RELATIONS: Divorce; modification of divorce; child custody; child support; visitation; paternity; legitimation. GENERAL CIVIL: Damages; contract damages; torts; condemnation; equity; zoning appeal; tax appeal.
Excluded Cases: Domestic relations contempt; appeals from rulings of administrative agencies; forfeitures of seized property; habeas corpus; extraordinary writs; bond validations; declaratory relief; URESA actions.
How Cases Are Selected: All general civil and domestic relations cases which are filed in Cobb Superior Court are individually screened upon the filing of an appearance of counsel or a contested answer to determine if the case is appropriate for ADR.
Neutral Selection: At the time of referral of a case, a list of neutrals for that type of case is mailed to counsel and parties. If parties do not agree upon a neutral within 13 days, neutrals are appointed by the program from a rotational list.
Neutral Compensation: The parties compensate the neutral. The program uses a market-rate structure for its fee schedule, ranging from $125 per hour to $360 per hour, generally $150-$175 per hour.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: 3 hours per year of continuing education is required for neutrals serving the program.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Formal evaluations of the neutrals are conducted by both the parties and the program.
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Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes
Background Information: In 1993, Cobb Superior Court judges instituted a local rule of court mandating that all civil cases (with a few exceptions) which could be resolved by mediation use it. To date, over 20,227 cases have been referred. Approximately 175 neutrals (general civil and domestic relations) serve the program. In August 1998, the program began offering case evaluation to litigants.
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Conasauga Circuit Superior Courts ADR Program
P.O. Box 1066 Dalton, GA 30722 Office: (706) 278-5897 Fax: (706) 278-6900 E-Mail: bchampion@whitfieldcountyga.com Web Site: www.georgiacourts.org/courts/superior/conasauga
Areas/Counties Served: Conasauga Circuit (2 counties: Murray and Whitfield) ADR Processes Offered: Mediation, Early Neutral Evaluation
Program Staff: Brad Butler, Superior Court Administrator; Annette Walker, Assistant Court Administrator; Debbie Collins, Administrative Specialist Hilda Oritz, Administrative Specialist
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
160
46
106
68
6
Impasse
49
Courts Served: Superior, Probate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1995 Fee Surcharge: $7
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, in referred cases.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: DOMESTIC: Divorce, modification of divorce; custody; support; alimony; property. GENERAL CIVIL Excluded Cases: Domestic cases involving serious family violence.
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are selected for mediation referral by the judges with the assistance of the court administrator's office. Some cases are referred by request of attorney.
Neutral Selection: Neutrals are assigned by the court administrator's office on an equal-number basis.
Neutral Compensation: The parties compensate the neutrals in strictly commercial cases and some insurance cases. In all other cases, the program compensates the neutral. Neutrals are compensated $125 per hour. Continuing Education for Neutrals: Continuing education is not required for neutrals. Evaluation of Neutrals: Questionnaires are completed by parties, attorneys, and neutrals. Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients. Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes Background Information: Mediation services are provided in superior and probate court cases. Two neutrals are registered to do early neutral evaluation as well. The program handles civil and domestic cases.
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Cordele Judicial Circuit ADR Program
197 Highway 300, South Cordele, GA 31015
Office: (229) 276-2607 Fax: (229) 276-2648 E-Mail: billadr@sowega.net
Areas/Counties Served: Cordele Judicial Circuit (4 counties: Ben Hill, Crisp, Dooly, Wilcox)
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Amy Bryant, Mediation Program Director
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Statistic Type Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated Full Agreement Partial Agreement
SUPERIOR
Civil
8
1
5
2
0
Domestic
54
17
20
16
0
STATE
General
0
0
0
0
0
MAGISTRATE
General
0
0
0
12
0
JUVENILE
General
81
24
57
56
0
Impasse
3 4 0 0 1
Courts Served: Superior, Probate, Magistrate, Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1995 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, all contested domestic relations cases are referred to mediation. Likewise, any contested civil matter may be referred to mediation by consent of the parties or by court order.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: DOMESTIC RELATIONS: Divorce, custody, separate maintenance, child support, and other domestic relations. GENERAL CIVIL: Cases are assigned to mediation by request. JUVENILE: Cases include shoplifting, simple assault, truancy, disorderly conduct, unruly and trespass cases.
Excluded Cases: URESA
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are screened by the judge or ADR office. All domestic cases are screened upon the filing of a contested answer to determine if the case is appropriate. Juvenile cases are referred by Department of Juvenile Justice, a district attorney, or a judge.
Neutral Selection: The parties may choose either: 1.) private mediator, 2.) program mediator or; 3.) request Program Director to select a program mediator.
Neutral Compensation: Program mediators are paid by the ADR program for the first 3 hours. After 3 hours, the parties pay. Parties pay for private mediators.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Three hours annually (Cordele Judicial Circuit); participation in GODR
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training when possible. Evaluation of Neutrals: The Program Director observes neutrals. Parties and/or attorneys also provide comments. Attorney Involvement: Yes
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes Background Information: The Cordele Judicial Circuit began a mediation program in June 1995. Contested superior court domestic relations cases, civil cases that are continued after a term of court, and appeals from the magistrate court are referred to mediation. Juvenile mediation is available throughout the circuit.
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Coweta Judicial Circuit ADR Program
Troup County Mediation Center
Carroll County Mediation Center
114 Church Street, Court Annex Bld. 207 Courtyard Square
LaGrange, GA 30240
Carrollton, GA 30117
Office: (706) 883-2168
(770) 830-5993
Fax: (706) 883-2169
(770) 830-5851
E-Mail: shicks@troupco.org
Areas/Counties Served: Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Merriwether, and Troup Counties
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation Program Staff: Sheryl Hicks, Coweta Circuit ADR Director (Located in Troup Co.); Elmira Barrow, (located in Carroll Co.); Wanda Cotton and Lisa Boatwright, Program Assistants (Located in Troup Co.)
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR Civil Domestic
STATE General
MAGISTRATE General
PROBATE General
JUVENILE General*
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
12
1
11
8
0
472
18
454
313
24
9
2
7
5
0
541
129
412
281
1
17
3
14
10
0
130
21
109
107
0
Impasse
3 117
2 130
4 2
Courts Served: Superior, State, Probate, and Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, and Magistrate
* See Carrol County Juvenile Court Mediaiton Program
Program Start Date: 1992 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, both voluntary and mandatory participation occur in this program. Superior court domestic cases are required to attempt mediation before the cases may be placed on a calendar for a final hearing . Other courts in the circuit refer on a case-by-case basis.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Domestic cases: property; custody; child support; alimony; modifications of custody and child support; actions brought by grandparents for custody and visitation. Small claims: repairs; damage to property; landlord tenant disputes; etc. from magistrate court. Criminal: misdemeanor cases from the magistrate court and state courts including criminal trespass; abusive language; simple thefts; harassing phone calls; simple battery; city ordinance violations, etc. Community referrals: disputes between neighbors and family members (i.e. noise complaints, children causing problems, maintenance of trees and shrubs, etc.)
Excluded Cases: Cases may be excluded if determined to be due to domestic violence or child abuse issues.
How Cases Are Selected: A standing order requires mediation in appropriate domestic cases. Other cases are referred on a case by case basis by judges, solicitors, law enforcement, etc. Parties and attorneys also request mediation.
Neutral Selection: Parties may select their mediator and negotiate a fee. If they do not select, the program
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Neutral Compensation: The parties compensate the neutral in the Superior, State and Probate Courts; the Magistrate Courts use volunteers. The fee schedule is $150 for the first 2.5 hours; $75 each hour thereafter if the court appoints the mediator. If the parties select the mediator, they negotiate the fee. Volunteers in Magistrate Court receive a $25 stipend per case mediated from the circuit ADR fund. Continuing Education for Neutrals: The program requires 3 hours of continuing education each year for neutrals serving the program. The program usually provides more than 3 hours.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Formal evaluation of neutrals is conducted by the program and by the parties.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions and initiate cases for mediation.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: The Superior Court requires all parties in domestic cases to attend the parenting workshop. If children's issues are to be mediated, the parties are required to attend the 4 hour parenting workshop prior to scheduling the mediation session.
Background Information: Parties in Superior Court domestic cases are required to attempt mediation before the case may be placed on a calendar for a final hearing in the Coweta Judicial Circuit. The parties and attorneys determine the point in time for actual referral to the program; then an initiation form is submitted and the program schedules the mediation session. Cases are also referred by Judges, attorneys or parties in Superior, State, Magistrate, and Probate from Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether and Troup, and the parties pay the mediator fees at the same rate for domestic cases. Volunteer mediators in Magistrate courts receive a $25 stipend per case mediated.
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DeKalb County Courts Dispute Resolution Center
106 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030
Office: (404) 370-8193 (404) 370-8194 Fax: (404) 370-8195 E-Mail: bbstern@co.dekalb.ga.us
Areas/Counties Served: DeKalb County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation, Arbitration, Early Neutral Evaluation, Case Evaluation
Program Staff: Bev Bradburn-Stern, Program Director
Statistic Type
Cases Referred
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
ARBITRATION
ENE
Settled/
MEDIATION
Dismisse
Demands Cases
Cases
Full
Partial
d Prior Cases Arbitrated For Trial Evaluated Mediated Agreement Agreement
Impasse
SUPERIOR
Civil
Domestic STATE
General MAGISTRATE
General
PROBATE General
JUVENILE General
142
29
848
38
146
30
15
0
5
0
3
0
1
0
2
48
39
5
34
-
-
0
707
424
106 176
1
-
1
86
45
1
40
0
-
-
13
9
0
4
0
-
-
0
-
-
5
4
0
1
2
1
0
1
Courts Served: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate, and Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1990 Fee Surcharge: $7
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Cases referred are required to explore with Center staff through an intake procedure if and which ADR service might be effective in resolving or narrowing the issues in dispute. Utilization of ADR services is voluntary.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: General civil, domestic, probate, juvenile deprivation.
Excluded Cases: Appeals from rulings of administrative agencies; forfeitures of seized property; habeas corpus and extraordinary writs; bond validations; declaratory reliefs URESA cases; injunctive relief.
How Cases Are Selected: Judges refer case on a case-by-case basis for Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate, and Juvenile Courts. Any or all parties can request ADR through their assigned judge. State Court also requires all cases once an answer and jury demand are filed to go through an ADR intake process. All cases are screened by program staff for appropriateness.
Neutral Selection: Staff appoint neutrals to cases based on match of the case issues with the neutral's background. Parties are free to select private services and select their own neutral that they will pay directly.
Neutral Compensation: The program compensates the neutral. The neutral is paid $150 for the first 2 hours. Over 2 hours, neutrals receive $50 per hour (maximum $275 for civil; $375 for domestic). Parties can elect additional time for which they will pay neutral's private rate up to $150 per hour.
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Continuing Education for Neutrals: 4 hours of continuing education per year is required for neutrals.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Formal evaluations of the mediators are done by both the parties and the program.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediated sessions with their clients.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes.
Background Information: DeKalb County offers a multi-door program. Staff help parties to select from mediation, binding and non-binding arbitration, case evaluation and early neutral evaluation. The County ADR fund pays for 6.5 hours of domestic mediation, 4.5 hours of general civil, 2.5 hours for magistrate court cases, and 3.5 hours for cases utilizing arbitration. After that, parties split the cost per hour of the neutral's private rate up to $150 per hour with some exceptions. Courts send cases on a case-by-case basis as well as parties initiating by request. State court also requires all cases that have filed a jury demand to consider use of ADR, inform clients of ADR options and consult with DRC staff regarding ADR prior to being placed on trial calendar. Neutrals who serve in the program are categorized by training, experience and interest. Staff appoint neutrals to cases based on match of the case issues with the neutral's background.
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DeKalb County Juvenile Court Mediation Program
3631 Camp Circle Decatur, GA 30032 Office: (404) 294-2440 Fax: (404) 294-2530 E-Mail: wlmosely@co.dekalb.ga.us
Areas/Counties Served: Juvenile Court
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Bernadette Thomas-Snyder, Probation Supervisor Bernadette Thomas-Snyder, Mediation Coordinator/Director Carlos Highsmith and Shamarius Mathis, Hyacinth Douglas, Rick Newman, Chelsea Dennis, La Tonya Mitchell; Probation Officers Judy Hudson, Citizens Panel Review
Statistic Type
JUVENILE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
439
211
228
224
4
Impasse
0
Courts Served: Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: Juvenile
Program Start Date: 1991 Fee Surcharge: N/A
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, cases may be referred directly from the juvenile court intake case list. These are usually misdemeanor offenses, with an identifiable victim. Status offenses, cases involving police officers, teachers and some domestic violence cases are not appropriate for mediation. Cases involving teachers at Sexton Woods are referred to mediation at the teacher's request.
Domestic Cases involving siblings and step-parents who do not live in the household with the child are now being mediated.
The District Attorney's Office, upon reivew, may recommend a case be sent to mediation. Cases may be referred from court by the judges after the defendants are in the adjudicatory hearing.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: First offenses, theft, and vandalism, including these: battery, simple battery, criminal trespass, sexual battery, aggravated assualt, criminal damage to property. The court also mediates community-referred cases.
Excluded Cases: Shoplifting, unruly/ungovernable, including truancies, runaways and alcohol violations as well as cases in which a teacher or law enforcement officer is a victim of juvenile assault.
How Cases Are Selected: The program director screens cases for mediation. Many referrals are impromptu referrals from one of the juvenile judges.
Neutral Selection: The program does not use outside mediators; all mediations are conducted by seven trained staff members who hold other positions in the court. The program director selects the mediator assigned to each case.
Neutral Compensation: N/A
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Continuing Education for Neutrals: Required for neutrals. Evaluation of Neutrals: Parties and attorneys complete an evaluation. Attorney Involvement: Most attorney involvement is with deprivation cases and cases coming from court.
Background Information: DeKalb County's juvenile mediation program began in 1991. The program is unique in that it does not use any outside mediators; all mediations are conducted by trained court staff members. The DeKalb program mediates an average of 25 cases per month. Most of the cases involve school disputes that come under a county policy of referring all parties in disorderly conduct cases to court.
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Dublin Judicial Circuit Mediation Program
P.O. Box 8186 Dublin, GA 31040 Office: (478) 272-4824 Fax: (478) 272-1639
Areas/Counties Served: Dublin Judicial Circuit: (4 counties: Laurens, Twiggs, Johnson, Treutlen) ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Elizabeth R. Couey, Mediation Coordinator; Jeannine Loyd, Assistant Mediation Coordinator
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR General
MAGISTRATE General
PROBATE General
JUVENILE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
72
25
43
28
1
377
0
367
235
1
0
0
0
0
30
0
29
27
0
Impasse
14 132
0 2
Courts Served: Superior, Probate, Magistrate, Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, Probate, Magistrate, Juvenile
Program Start Date: 1994 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: All contested domestic relations cases are assigned to mediation and will be mandated to mediation unless deemed inappropriate. Civil cases are accepted by the program on a voluntary basis or by court order. Civil magistrate cases and a few probate cases have been referred to the program. Magistrate court warrant applications are referred by the judge to mediation.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Contested domestic relations cases, civil cases, and warrant applications.
Excluded Cases: Administrative agency appeals, forfeitures, habeaus corpus, bond validations, declaratory relief, child support enforcement actions.
How Cases Are Selected: The mediation coordinator does the initial screening by physically going through new domestic cases filed. Some initial screening is also done by the judges' offices as well. If there are allegations of domestic violence in pleadings, the case is screened further, pursuant to the proper screening procedures. In magistrate courts, mediators are available on civil court dates for mediation and warrant application hearings. In magistrate courts, the judge orders the parties to mediation from the bench.
Neutral Selection: Mediators are initially assigned by the program. Parties may change the mediator within the mediator.
Neutral Compensation: The program compensates the neutrals $200 per domestic case and $50 per hour for magistrate cases as long as the mediator is registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
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Continuing Education for Neutrals: Neutrals are required to complete continuing education as required by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution.
Evaluation of Neutrals: The participants in a mediation session are given evaluation forms. The Program reviews the evaluation forms and reports to the mediators. The Mediation Coordinator does random observations of mediation sessions.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients. Attendance is optional.
Background Information: The program began in December 1994, serving only Laurens County. Since November 1995, the program has been available circuit-wide and includes Laurens, Twiggs, Johnson and Treutlen counties. The program primarily serves the superior courts in the circuit; however the program occasionally receives referrals from other courts.
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Eastern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
Chatham County Courthouse
The Mediation Center
133 Montgomery St., Suite 426
5105 Paulsen Road, Ste 413-B
Savannah, GA 31401
Savannah, GA 31405
Office: (912) 652-7519
(912) 354-6686
Fax:(912) 652-7591
(912) 354-8690
E-Mail: ltgernay@chathamcounty.org mediationcenter@bellsouth.net
Areas / Counties Served: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate, Juvenile, Recorder's, and Federal ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Chatham County ADR Program Staff: Linda Gernay, Program Director, Carol Maletta, Administrative Assistant
The Mediation Center Staff: Wendy Williamson, Executive Director; Lisa Morin, Program Coordinator; Sandra Varner, Data Clerk
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR Civil Domestic
STATE General
PROBATE General
JUVENILE General
OTHER General
MAGISTRATE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
71
10
51
28
2
156
20
106
64
2
435
80
224
137
0
5
0
4
2
0
21
0
11
9
0
41
1
11
6
0
131
10
92
48
0
Impasse
21 40 87
2 2 5 44
Courts Served: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1986
Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Fee Surcharge: $7.50
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Cases are referred on a case-by-case basis.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Domestic relations; contract disputes; property issues; magistrate court appeals; debt; probate; personal injury; damages; tort; legal and medical malpractice; and limited criminal.
Excluded Cases: Criminal
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are screened by the ADR director, judges and law clerks. By agreement, parties and /or attorneys may request mediation.
Neutral Selection: The Mediation Center is the default provider, but parties may choose a private mediator within 10 days of the court order by notifying the ADR Director.
Neutral Compensation: The Mediation Center pays the neutral a stipend of $10 per civil case and $50 per domestic case. If the parties select a private provider, the parties pay the mediator.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: A minimum of 3-hours of continuing education is required.
Continuing Education is offered annually at not cost to volunteers. Private mediators are charges a nominal fee to cover expenses.
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Evaluation of Neutrals: The Mediation Center conducts an annual evaluation. Any attorney or client who participated in mediation is asked to complete a survey evaluating the mediator and the services they received.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients. Attendance is optional.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes.
Background Information: The Mediation Center was established in 1986 as a community-based program. All mediators are volunteers.
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Floyd County Magistrate Court Mediation Program
Three Government Plaza, Suite 227 Rome, GA 30161
Office: (706) 291-5250 Fax: (706) 291-5269 E-Mail: Caldwellp@floydcountyga.org
Areas/Counties Served: Floyd County ADR Processes Offered: Mediation Program Staff: Priscilla Caldwell, Mediation Coordinator
Statistic Type
MAGISTRATE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
513
0
513
373
0
Impasse
140
Courts Served: Magistrate Court Courts Collecting Fees: Magistrate Court
Program Start Date: 1998 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Judge orders participants to attempt to settle through mediation.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Civil cases and dispossessories
Excluded Cases: County ordinance violations, deposit account fraud and warrant applications.
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are reviewed by the chief judge for appropriateness.
Neutral Selection: Neutrals are selected by the program; however, parties may petition the court for appointment of another neutral for good cause shown.
Neutral Compensation: Prior to June 1 2001, neutrals served as volunteers and were not compensated. However as of 6-1-2001, neutrals began receiving $50 per mediation as compensation.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Continuing education hours are required through Georgia Office of
Dispute Resolution
Evaluation of Neutrals: A plan is being implemented to evaluate neutrals by a party not directly involved in our mediation program.
Attorney Involvement: Yes, numerous cases sent to mediation have involved attorneys on one or both sides of case. Some attorneys are requesting mediation.
Background Information: Floyd County Magistrate Court began receiving cases in November 1998.
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Fulton County Courts Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution
160 Pryor St., S.W., Suite JG-26 Atlanta, GA 30303
Office: (404) 730-4549 Fax: (404) 335-2518 E-Mail: angela.winfrey@co.fulton.ga.us
Areas/Counties Served: Fulton County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation, Arbitration, Early Neutral Evaluation
Program Staff: Angela Winfrey, Program Director
Statistic Type Cases Referred
SUPERIOR
Civil
339
Domestic
1753
STATE
General
200
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
ARBITRATION
MEDIATION
Dismissed
Cases
Demands For Cases
Full
Partial
Prior
Arbitrated
Trial
Mediated Agreement Agreement
Impasse
46
2
0
184
83
3
98
43
-
-
1532
846
276 410
23
24
8
120
56
6
58
Courts Served: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1986 Fee Surcharge: $7.50
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, a combination of voluntary and mandatory participation is used in assigning cases to ADR.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Any civil cases filed in Superior or State court may be ordered to mediation or arbitration at the discretion of the judge assigned to the case. Any domestic case may be assigned to mediation, arbitration, or case evaluation by the judge assigned to the case.
Excluded Cases: Criminal cases
How Cases Are Selected: Superior and State Court civil cases can be assigned in one of two ways: 1) by order of the judge assigned to the case; 2) by petition of one or both of the parties.
Neutral Selection: All neutrals must be registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Arbitrators must be members of the Georgia Bar in good standing and must apply for acceptance into the program. They are assigned cases randomly. Civil Mediation: Mediators from the Justice Center of Atlanta provide services through a contract. They are assigned cases by the Justice Center of Atlanta. Domestic Mediation: Domestic mediators are outside vendors who must apply for acceptance into the program. Mediators are assigned cases at random unless a specific experience background is requested.
Neutral Compensation: Arbitrators and case evaluators are paid by the ADR program. Mediators are paid by the Justice Center of Atlanta, through a contract for civil cases. Domestic mediators are paid by the ADR program.
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Continuing Education for Neutrals: Continuing education required by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Formal evaluation of the neutrals is periodically done by the parties. Peer evaluation is used with arbitrators.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys may attend mediation sessions with their clients.
Background Information: The Fulton County ADR Program serves the Superior and State courts and provides civil arbitration, mediation, case evaluation and domestic mediation services. Any civil or domestic case may be ordered to ADR by the court. Parties have the option of choosing private ADR at their expense. Parties may opt for an ADR process other than the one to which they were directed. Services of the Fulton County ADR Program are at no cost to the parties. Domestic Mediation serves only the Superior Court of Fulton County. The domestic program also administers the seminar for divorcing parents, and a seminar for minor children of divorcing parents. A seminar for Spanish-speaking divorcing parents has been added.
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Fulton County Juvenile Court Mediation Program
395 Pryor St. Atlanta, GA 30003 Office: (404) 244-4578 Fax: (404) 730-1120
Areas/Counties Served: Fulton County ADR Processes Offered: Mediation Program Staff: Gwen Bailey, Director; Tenaya Williams, Program Assistant
Statistic Type
JUVENILE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
1301
1
458
343
0
Impasse
114
Courts Served: Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: Juvenile
Program Start Date: 1999 Fee Surcharge: N/A
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Custody, visitation, deprivation, guardianship and termination of guardianship Excluded Cases: Serious offenses and repeat offenders
How Cases Are Selected: Referred by judges and court staff.
Neutral Selection: Must be registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and participate in Juvenile mediation training, and Deprivation Mediation Training. Neutral Compensation: $60 - delinquency cases; $150 - deprivation cases Continuing Education for Neutrals: Yes, all neutrals are required to have ten hours of training a year. Evaluation of Neutrals: N/A Attorney Involvement: Attorneys may attend mediation sessions. Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N\A Background Information: The Fulton County Juvenile Court Mediation Program has been mediating cases since 1999. The program began mediating deprivation cases in 2004.
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Fulton County Magistrate Court Mediation Program
976 Edgewood Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30307
Office: (404) 523-8236 Fax: (404) 523-3936 E-Mail: fred@justicecenter.org
Areas/Counties Served: Fulton County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Roger Krystopa, Program Director
Statistic Type
MAGISTRATE Civil Criminal
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
954
97
544
321
1
493
0
491
402
0
Impasse
222 89
Courts Served: Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1990 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: No.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: A wide variety of Magistrate Court civil cases are referred to mediation. Misdemeanor criminal cases may also be referred to mediation.
Excluded Cases: Cases involving domestic violence; felonies
How Cases Are Selected: Many types of Magistrate Court cases are routinely referred to mediation.
Neutral Selection: Mediators from the Justice Center of Atlanta provide services through a contract.
Neutral Compensation: Mediators are paid by the Justice Center of Atlanta, through a contract for civil cases. Continuing Education for Neutrals: The Justice Center requires the neutrals that mediate Magistrate Court cases to attend at least one continuing education seminar each year.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Formal evaluation of the neutrals and the process is periodically done by the parties through The Justice Center of Atlanta. Attorney Involvement: Many parties involved in the Magistrate Court process are not represented by counsel. However, parties who are represented are encouraged to have their attorneys attend and participate in the mediation session. Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/A
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Background Information: Since 1978, The Justice Center of Atlanta has mediated Magistrate Court cases referred to mediation by the Fulton County Magistrate Court at no cost to the parties. The Justice Center handles these cases through a contract with Fulton County.
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Fulton County Probate ADR Program
136 Pryor Street, Room C-230 Atlanta, GA 30303
Office: (404) 730-4658 (404) 730-4688 Fax: (404) 730-7998
Areas/Counties Served: Fulton County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation (or other ADR processes if requested by parties, at their own expense)
Program Staff: Barbara J. Koll, Sr. Staff Attorney; Roxanne Blake, Judicial Assistant
Statistic Type
PROBATE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
85
12
73
43
0
Impasse
30
Courts Served: Probate Courts Collecting Fees: Probate
Program Start Date: 1990 Fee Surcharge: $3
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, participation is mandatory by court order.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: The cases referred include solemn form probates, applications for letters of administration, applications for 12 months support, petitions for accounting and removal, petitions for attorneys' fees and petitions for final settlement. Issues include validity of will, who should represent estate, who the heirs are, how estate assets should be distributed, should a representative be removed.
Excluded Cases: Contested adult guardianships; Cases where parties can show good cause why mediation is not appropriate.
How Cases Are Selected: As a general rule, all contested matters in the probate court are referred to mediation.
Neutral Selection: Mediators from the Justice Center of Atlanta provide services through a contract. They are assigned cases by the Justice Center of Atlanta.
Neutral Compensation: Mediators are paid by the Justice Center of Atlanta, through a contract for civil cases.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Program coordinator provides non-mandatory training to probate mediators 1-2 times each year. Justice Center of Atlanta mediators are required to take specialized training and observe several probate cases before mediating a probate case.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Formal evaluation of the neutrals and the process is periodically done by the parties through the Justice Center of Atlanta.
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Attorney Involvement: Many parties involved in probate court disputes are not represented by counsel. However, parties who are represented are encouraged to have their attorneys attend and participate in the mediation session.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/A
Background Information: In August 1990, the Fulton County Probate Court began ordering parties in most contested matters to mediation at the Justice Center of Atlanta, Inc. at no cost to the parties. The parties also have the option of choosing another mediation service or another form of alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration, at their own expense. Very few parties utilize another mediation service or another form of alternative dispute resolution.
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Fulton County State/Magistrate Court Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program
185 Central Avenue, SW, Room TG400 Atlanta, GA 30303
Office: (404) 918-3581 Fax: (404) 935-4904 E-Mail: bonniepowell@bellsouth.net
Areas/Counties Served: Fulton
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Bonnie Powell, Program Director Winifred Stephens, Assistant Director
Statistic Type
MAGISTRATE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
2,795
0
2,410
1,879
0
Impasse
475
Courts Served: State, Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1995 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, all contested dispossessory actions filed in Magistrate Court are required to participate in mediation.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: DISPOSSESSORY CASES: Non-payment of rent; repair issues; other related property issues; counterclaims.
Excluded Cases: Non-landlord tenant cases
How Cases Are Selected: All contested dispossessory actions in Magistrate Court are scheduled for mediation. State Court dispossessory actions are referred to mediation by the trial judge and by request of the parties.
Neutral Selection: Mediators are assigned by the program director. The program uses exclusively law students and lawyers.
Neutral Compensation: Neutrals are compensated by the program. Law students earn 2-3 law school credits. Other neutrals are compensated $100 per day.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: No continuing education is required by the program.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Formal evaluations are done by the parties, attorneys and the program director.
Attorney Involvement: The majority of the parties are pro se, but when a party is represented, counsel generally attends the mediation.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/A
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Background Information: The program is structured primarily as a law school externship using student mediators from Georgia State University and Emory University. Attorney mediators are scheduled to mediate cases during the summer and during student breaks. All contested dispossessory actions filed in Magistrate Court are referred to mediation. Mediations take place two hours before the trial calendar in dispossessory court on Tuesdays and Thursdays. State Court cases may be referred to mediation by the trial judge or by request of the parties.
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Gwinnett Judicial Circuit ADR Program
Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Dr. Lawrenceville, GA 30045-6900
Office: (770) 822-8587 Fax: (770) 822-8588 E-Mail: lauralynn.swafford@gwinnettcounty.com
Web Site: www.gwinnettcourts.com
Areas/Counties Served: Gwinnett County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation, Arbitration, Case Evaluation
Program Staff: Laura Lynn Swafford, Director, ADR Programs; Carolina Estrada and Danyelle Knight, ADR Case Managers
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR Civil Domestic
STATE General
MAGISTRATE General
JUVENILE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
57
11
40
21
1
435
60
309
139
49
621
258
306
203
9
578
0
578
417
0
34
2
26
22
0
Impasse
18 121
94 161
4
Courts Served: Superior, State, Magistrate, Juvenile, Probate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1995 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Although participation in mediation is primarily voluntary, judges may order cases to mediation on a case-by-case basis.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: All general civil and domestic cases, juvenile cases and magistrate warrant application and civil cases.
Excluded Cases: Cases involving domestic violence, physical abuse or sexual abuse. Cases determined to be inappropriate by the court or Gwinnett County District Res. Office How Cases Are Selected: At the request of the parties or on a case-by-case basis by the judge's office.
Neutral Selection: Superior, State, Magistrate and Probate: neutrals are selected by the parties from a list developed according to expertise and experience. If the parties cannot agree, the court will appoint the neutral. Juvenile, Magistrate Warrant Application and Civil Hearings, Magistrate Civil Hearing, custody cases transferred to Juvenile Court: Neutrals are assigned on a rotational basis by the Dispute Resolution Office.
Neutral Compensation: Depending on the court, the parties or the court will compensate the neutral. For Magistrate and Juvenile Court cases, the Court pays the mediator $35 per case; for domestic cases transferred to Juvenile Court, the Court pays the mediator $150 per case for the first two hours; all other cases, the mediator sets his/her fee.
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Continuing Education for Neutrals: Four hours of continuing education are required for neutrals.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Formal evaluations of neutrals are conducted by the parties.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes
Background Information: The Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Program offers ADR processes in Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate and Juvenile courts. The referral process and the fee scale are different for each court. In Magistrate criminal cases, the parties both elect and are ordered to attend mediation. In Juvenile cases, parties are ordered to mediation. For State and Superior Court cases, referral to mediation is primarily at the request of the parties. Parties select their own neutral and the neutral sets his/her own fee rate. For Superior Court domestic cases transferred to Juvenile Court, the Court appoints the mediator. Mediators are made available for Magistrate Court criminal warrant applications and civil hearings. The mediators are available for the time of the hearing; nothing is scheduled in advance.
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Henry County Juvenile Court ADR Program
34 John Frank Ward Blvd. McDonough, GA 30253
Office: (770) 954-2498 Fax: (770) 954-2951
Areas/Counties Served: Henry County ADR Processes Offered: Mediation Program Staff: Sherrie Grant, Mediation Director
Statistic Type
JUVENILE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
94
0
94
94 n/a
Impasse
n/a
Courts Served: Juvenile Court Courts Collecting Fees: $75 per respondent
Program Start Date: 2001 Fee Surcharge: None
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: No, cases are referred to mediation by Assistant District Attorney and on occasion the Judge may refer a case to mediation out of court. Types of cases / issues currently handled: Juvenile
Excluded Cases: None
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are selected through the Assistant District Attorney office and are either referred to mediation or to go before the Judge.
Neutral Selection: Selected by the program.
Neutral Compensation: The mediation program compensates the mediators with a base fee of $40 per mediation. Continuing Education for Neutrals: N/A Evaluation of Neutrals: No formal evaluation is conducted. Attorney Involvement: Attorneys may attend mediation sessions with their clients. Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/A Background Information: The Henry County Juvenile Court ADR Program was started in 2001.
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Houston County Juvenile Court Mediation Program
202 Carl Vinson Parkway Warner Robins, GA 31088 Office: (478) 542-2011 Fax: (478) 922-4279 E-Mail: jmahaffey@houstoncountyga.org
Areas/Counties Served: Houston County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Susan Melvin, Program Coordinator
Statistic Type
JUVENILE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
122
21
76
74
1
Impasse
1
Courts Served: Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: Supervision fees by the Juvenile Court.
Program Start Date: 1991 Fee Surcharge: None
Supervision Fee: A $35 supervision fee is retained for each respondent in a mediation.
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, voluntary and mandatory participation occur in this program. Types of cases / issues currently handled: Unruly/ungovernable cases; most first offenses; some second offenses at the judge's discretion; some felonies; deprivation cases.
Excluded Cases: Shoplifting cases, traffic violations and fighting in school.
How Cases Are Selected: Intake and diversion decisions are made by the sheriff's juvenile division and the judge. Neutral Selection: All volunteers are trained in general and specialized juvenile mediation training totaling 40 hours. Neutrals are selected from a list by the Program Coordinator. Neutral Compensation: $25.00 per mediation.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Yes
Evaluation of Neutrals: The Program Director will supervise the mediators periodically for compliance of mediation guidelines.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys may be included in the mediation sessions.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/A
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Background Information: Houston County Juvenile Court Mediation Program is among the oldest juvenile mediation programs in the State of Georgia, beginning in 1991 with monies provided by a grant. Houston County has a very active juvenile mediation program with some innovative ways of working with the youth and their families. Houston County has a number of agencies that collaborate to offer the resources needed by the families. Often family counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, big brother or sister, social skills program, etc. are a part of the agreement in the mediation.
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Houston and Macon Judicial Circuit
577 Mulberry St., Suite 907 Macon, GA 31201
Office: (478) 751-4137 Fax: (478) 751-4138 Email: thelms@co.bibb.ga.us
Areas/Counties Served: Bibb, Crawford, Peach, and Houston
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Brenda Sutton, Program Director
Brenda Stroupe, Assistant Director
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR Civil Domestic
STATE General
MAGISTRATE General
PROBATE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
121
40
81
50
0
165
76
89
73
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
1
6
5
0
2
0
2
1
0
Impasse
31 16
0 1 1
Courts Served: Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate, Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate
Program Start Date: 2003 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: both voluntary and mandatory mediation occur in this program.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Domestic and general civil.
Excluded Cases: None.
How Cases Are Selected: Referrals are made on a case by case basis. Neutral Selection: Parties select their own neutrals. Neutral Compensation: Fees determined by the neutrals and parties.
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Continuing Education for Neutrals: None. Evaluation of Neutrals: None at this time. Attorney Involvement: Not required, but encouraged. Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes. Background Information:
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Ninth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program
501 Candler Street., NE Gainesville, GA 30501
Office: (770) 535-6909 Fax: (770) 531-4072 E-Mail: valerielyle@adr9.com Web Site: www.adr9.com
Areas/Counties Served: Ninth Judicial Administrative District (excluding Gwinnett County): 14 counties: Cherokee, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Hall, Lumpkin, Pickens, Towns, Union, White, Stephens, Rabun, Habersham) ADR Processes Offered: Mediation, Arbitration, Case Evaluation
Program Staff: Valerie A. Lyle, Director; Melissa Sosby, Assistant Director; Reba Ramey, Programs Director; Patrica Sammons, Admin. Specialist; Giovanna Holden, Case Management Asst.; Linda Adams, Case Management Asst.; Melissa King, Case Management Asst.
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR General
STATE General
MAGISTRATE General
PROBATE General
JUVENILE General
OTHER Solicitor District Atty
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
Impasse
1127
24
1089
845
71
173
472
12
460
345
54
61
4358
292
4045
3486
26
533
29
1
28
24
0
7
63
0
60
57
0
3
87
15
61
42
7
11
42
3
35
27
0
8
Courts Served: Superior, State, Probate, Juvenile, Magistrate, City Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1992 Fee Surcharge: $7.50
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Both voluntary and mandatory processes occur in the 9th JAD ADR program
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Domestic, general civil, misdemeanor, juvenile, deprivation, probate, and felony criminal. Excluded Cases: None
How Cases Are Selected: The majority of the fourteen counties have standing orders referring all contested domestic cases to mediation prior to final. In other courts and other type cases they are referred on a case by case basis.
Neutral Selection: In Superior, Probate and some State court cases, the parties are encouraged to mutually select a neutral. If they do not select, the program director will select the neutral.
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Neutral Compensation: The parties in all Superior, Probate and some State court cases compensate the neutral at their hourly rate. The average rate is $175 per hour. In other cases such a Magistrate, Criminal,
Juvenile, Deprivation, State Court calendars, the program compensates the neutral based on the type case being mediated.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Eight (8) hours annually. Neutrals may be required to attend specific courses indicated by the program. Evaluation of Neutrals: Evaluation of the neutrals is conducted both by the parties and the program. The program has occasionally used surveys, observers, program staff and mentors to conduct evaluations.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes
Background Information: N/A
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Office of State Administrative Hearings
235 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 700 Atlanta, GA 30303
Office: (404) 651-9648 Fax: (404) 818-3757 E-Mail: lmoser@oash.state.ga.us Web Site: www.ganet.org/osah
Areas/Counties Served: This program serves the Office of State Administrative Hearings.
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation, mini-hearing, case evaluation or early neutral evaluation.
Program Staff: Lynda Lee Moser, Program Coordinator Fredia Bradford, Administrative Assistant
Statistic Type
OTHER General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
39
17
22
12
3
Impasse
7
Courts Served: OSAH Courts Collecting Fees: None
Program Start Date: 1999 Fee Surcharge: None
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: No
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Any case referred to administrative hearing, including but not limited to cases referred from the Department of Human Resources, Department of Community Health, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Revenue, Department of Labor, and Department of Education.
Excluded Cases: No case involving allegations of abuse to a minor child or domestic violence shall be referred to mediation.
How Cases Are Selected: Any case may be referred to ADR by the ALJ to whom the case is assigned (hereinafter "presiding ALJ") in cooperation with the Program Coordinator. Additionally, the Program Coordinator may refer certain classes of cases to ADR with the consent of the presiding ALJ's. Any party may request ADR in a mater which has not been referred to ADR by the presiding ALJ.
Neutral Selection: Neutrals for individual cases will be selected by the Program Coordinator from a roster of registered neutrals. The ALJ to whom the case is assigned for adjudication may request assignment of a particular neutral who has expertise in the subject area.
Neutral Compensation: N/A
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Required
Evaluation of Neutrals: Neutrals serving in the program will be evaluated by the Program Coordinator on an on-going basis. The Program Coordinator may observe ADR sessions on occasion; shall review evaluation information provided by parties and will endeavor to provide peer mentoring for neutrals.
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Attorney Involvement: Attorneys are not required to attend ADR sessions, but shall be allowed and encouraged to do so. Attorneys of record shall not be excluded from any process.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/A
Background Information: The Office of State Administrative Hearings (OSAH) formalized its ADR program in 1999. The program, which as part of OSAH serves all counties in Georgia, is voluntary and offers three forms of ADR: mediation, mini-hearing and case evaluation. Presently, nine of OSAH's judges are registered mediators who serve as the neutrals for the ADR program. Any OSAH judge who serves as a neutral may not serve in an adjudicatory role in the same case nor in any subsequent proceedings involving the identical parties. Cases referred for administrative hearing include but are not limited to cases from the Department of Human Resources, Department of Community Health, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Revenue, Department of Labor and Department of Education. OSAH also has a contract with the Department of Education by which OSAH's ADR program has become one of several mediation sources available to parties in special education cases who want to mediate prior to the special ed case being referred for administrative hearing.
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Ogeechee Judicial Circuit ADR Program
P.O. Box 326 Statesboro, GA 30459 Office: (912) 764-0456 Fax: (912) 764-8642 E-Mail: jcatoe@frontiernet.net
Areas/Counties Served: (4 Counties:Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, Screven)
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Judith Oglesby, Program Director
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR Civil Domestic
STATE General
MAGISTRATE General
PROBATE General
Cases Referred
30 52
17
214
0
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
4 4
0
7
0
Cases Mediated
17 33
10
186
0
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
Impasse
10
0
7
26
0
7
6
0
4
107
5
7
0
0
0
Courts Served: Superior Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Magistrate, Probate
Program Start Date: 2002 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes, all mediation cases are ordered by the court into mediation on a case-by-case method. Types of cases / issues currently handled: Contested domestic relations cases and civil cases.
Excluded Cases: Domestic violence cases.
How Cases Are Selected: Contested domestic relations and general civil cases are screened by the mediation program. Neutral Selection: Selected by parties or program staff.
Neutral Compensation: Fees established by mediators. Compensated by parties or ADR program if indigent. Continuing Education for Neutrals: Required according to ADR rules. Evaluation of Neutrals: None at this time. Attorney Involvement: Not prohibited from attending mediation. Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes
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Background Information: The Ogeechee Judicial Circuit ADR Program began in 2002.
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Rockdale County Juvenile Court Mediation Program
P.O. Box 452 Conyers, GA 30012 Office: (770) 918-6793 Fax: (678) 413-4228 E-Mail: kristen.jones@rockdalecounty.org
Areas/Counties Served: Rockdale County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Kristen Jones, Program Coordinator
Statistic Type
JUVENILE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
9
0
9
9
0
Impasse
0
Courts Served: Juvenile Court Courts Collecting Fees: Juvenile Court
Program Start Date: 2002 Fee Surcharge: None
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes Types of cases / issues currently handled: Disorderly conduct, Affray, Simple battery. Excluded Cases: None How Cases Are Selected: Cases are referred to mediation by Intake or the Judge. Neutral Selection: Program Coordinator appoints mediators on a rotating basis. Neutral Compensation: $50 per mediation. Continuing Education for Neutrals: Required Evaluation of Neutrals: Mediation participants complete a survey. Attorney Involvement: Attorneys do not regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients. Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/A Background Information: First court-connected ADR program in Rockdale County.
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Seventh Judicial Administrative District ADR Program
P.O. Box 963 Cartersville, GA 30120 Office: (770) 387-4820 (877) 655-6865 Fax: (770) 387-5479 E-Mail: christophercannon@earthlink.net E-Mail: pamgodfrey@earthlink.net
Areas/Counties Served: Seventh Judicial Administrative District (Seven counties participating: Bartow, Douglas, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk) ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Chris Cannon, Program Director; Pam Godfrey, Program Coordinator
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Statistic Type Cases Referred
Settled/ Dismissed
Prior
Cases Mediated
MEDIATION
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
SUPERIOR
General
2405
1156
916
468
90
Impasse
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Courts Served: Superior, State, Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 2001 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes
Types of cases / issues currently handled: General Civil, Domestic
Excluded Cases: Depends on the court
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are selected on a case-by-case basis in the Cherokee Circuit. The Douglas Circuit, Paulding Circuit, Rome Circuit, Tallapoosa Circuit, an Bartow County Circuit each civil and domestic cases.
Neutral Selection: Parties choose their own ADR provider in superior and state court cases. If the parties cannot agree on a provider, the provider is assigned by the program on a rotational basis.
Neutral Compensation: In all cases, the parties compensate the provider.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Required of all members.
Evaluation of Neutrals: Provider evaluations are done on a regular basis by program staff
Attorney Involvement: The Tallapoosa and Paulding Circuits requires that attorneys attend mediation sessions with their clients. The Cherokee Douglas, and Floyd Circuits strongly encourage the participation of attorneys in mediation.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Parties are strongly encouraged to attend prior to mediation.
Background Information: This program began in January 2001.
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Seventh JAD Juvenile Mediation Program
P.O. Box 963 Cartersville, GA 30120 Office: (770) 387-4820 (877) 655-6865 Fax: (770) 387-5479 E-Mail: Carrie Sims, Program Administrator
Areas/Counties Served: Seventh Judicial Administrative District Haralson, Polk, Walker
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Carrie Simms, Program Administrator
Statistic Type
JUVENILE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
318
54
226
216
1
Impasse
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Courts Served: Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: Juvenile
Program Start Date: 2001 Fee Surcharge: $5
Supervision Fee: Court collects supervision fee Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes Types of cases / issues currently handled: Delinquent cases Excluded Cases: Traffic How Cases Are Selected: Intake officer or judge Neutral Selection: Selected by the program. Must be registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Neutral Compensation: $40 per case Continuing Education for Neutrals: As required by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. Evaluation of Neutrals: Provider evaluations are done on a regular basis by program staff. Attorney Involvement: Optional Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes Background Information: This program began in December 2001. To date, over 1600 cases have been referred.
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Sixth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program
123 N. Hill Street
Griffin, GA 30223
Office: (770) 228-3758 Fax: (770) 228-6387
Website: www.adr6th.org
E-Mail: adr6th@excite.com
Areas/Counties Served: Flint, Griffin and Towaliga Judicial Circuits (8 counties: Butts, Fayette, Henry, Lamar, Monroe, Pike, Spalding, Upson)
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation, Arbitration, Early Neutral Evaluation
Program Staff: Tracy Johnson, Program Director; Liesl Owen; Charlotte Stone
Statistic Type
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STATE General
PROBATE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
26 1,399
8
18
440
959
8
1
319
120
109
47
62
33
0
1
0
1
0
0
Impasse
9 520
29 1
Courts Served: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1994 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: All contested domestic relations cases are referred to the ADR office for screening on a case-by-case basis. All cases involving building, construction or home improvement disputes are also referred to the ADR program. In the Flint and Towaliga Circuits, personal injury cases are referred to the ADR program. Any contested civil matter in the Flint, Griffin or Towaliga Circuits may be referred to the ADR office by consent of the parties or by court order.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Domestic relations: divorce, custody, child support, contempt, modification General civil: homebuilding, construction, personal injury, malpractice.
Excluded Cases: Actions by the Child Support Recovery Unit.
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are screened by the ADR office for appropriateness.
Neutral Selection: After a case is filed, parties are free to choose their own neutral and agree on a fee with that neutral before a case is ordered to an ADR process. Once the case is ordered to an ADR process, parties are still allowed to select a neutral. If the parties do not select a neutral, the ADR program appoints a neutral from its list of approved neutrals.
Neutral Compensation: Fees are divided equally between the parties and paid directly to the mediator, unless otherwise arranged prior to the mediation session. The program does provide fee waivers or fee reductions for those parties who qualify. For cases where a mediator is selected by the ADR program, the fees are capped at $100 per hour; for those cases where a mediator is selected by the parties, the fees are set at the mediator's
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hourly rate, which ranges from $100 to $200.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: As mandated by GODR.
Evaluation of Neutrals: The program director conducts on-going evaluations of the neutrals by observation.
Attorney Involvement: Approximately 70% of all mediations have either one or both attorneys present.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Case by case basis.
Background Information: Serving 8 counties in 3 circuits, the Sixth Judicial District ADR Program provides mediation, arbitration, and early neutral evaluation to parties in dispute. Currently all domestic relations cases and home-building and construction disputes filed in the Superior Courts are automatically referred to the ADR program for screening. In the Flint and Towaliga Circuits only, personal injury cases filed in Superior Court are automatically referred. For the State Court of Henry County, all complaints for damages for personal injury or wrongful death, construction contracts or breach thereof and professional malpractice of any nature are referred to the ADR program.
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South Georgia Circuit ADR Program
P.O. Box 729 Cairo, GA 39828 Office: (229) 377-7349 Fax: (229) 378-1032
Areas/Counties Served: South Georgia Judicial Circuit (5 counties: Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Grady and Mitchell) ADR Processes Offered: Mediation Program Staff: Katina Stewart, Mediation Coordinator
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
13
1
12
7
0
Impasse
2
Courts Served: Superior Courts Collecting Fees: None
Program Start Date: 2000 Fee Surcharge: None
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: No Types of cases / issues currently handled: Civil cases Excluded Cases: None How Cases Are Selected: Cases are selected by stipulation or assignment by a judge. Neutral Selection: If a mediator cannot be agreed upon, the judge makes the selection. Neutral Compensation: Mediators' fee schedules are on file with the Mediation Coordinator. Continuing Education for Neutrals: Continuing education is not required for neutrals. Evaluation of Neutrals: No formal evaluation of the neutrals is conducted by the program or parties. Attorney Involvement: Attendance is optional Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: No Background Information: This program began in November 2000. It serves the South Georgia Circuit which includes the counties of Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Grady and Mitchell.
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Southern Judicial Circuit ADR Program
P.O. Box 2227 (Moultrie Office)
P.O. Box 1349 (Valdosta Office)
Moultrie, GA 31776
Valdosta, GA 31603
Office: (229) 890-5624
Office: (229) 245-0248
Fax: (229) 616-7447
Fax: (229) 245-7934
E-Mail:tch@southernjudicialcircuit.com E-Mail: tmcgee@southernjudicialcircuit.com Website: www.southernjudicialcircuit.com
Areas/Counties Served: Southern Circuit (5 counties: Brooks, Colquitt, Echols, Lowndes, Thomas)
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Tim C. Hendrick, Circuit Court Administrator/Mediation Administrator; Tamara L. McGee, Assistant Administrator; Shannon M. Watts, Assistant Administrator
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR Civil Domestic
STATE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
374
29
284
255
2
291
68
219
207
0
7
0
10
9
0
Impasse
27 12
1
Courts Served: Superior, State, Probate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1994 Fee Surcharge: $6
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: All contested civil and domestic relations cases that are still pending after 150 days after the original complaint is filed are required to be referred, i.e.., Court-Ordered to the ADR process. Cases may, in the discretion of the Court, be referred to ADR process prior prior to the mandatory 150 day period. The parties of their attorneys may also request the Court to have their case referred to ADR process prior to said time period.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Superior Court Cases, General, Civil, Domestic Relations, State Court, Probate Court General Civil Excluded Cases: Appeals for rulings of administrative agencies; habeas corpus and extraordinary writs; declaratory judgments; URESA actions. Domestic Relation cases in which domestic violence is an issue.
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are screened to determine if the case is appropriate for mediation 150 days after the complaint is filed.
Neutral Selection: The Parties shall have an opportunity to select from among the list of neutrals registered by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) in the appropriate category by mutual agreement. Absent agreement on the mutual selection, the neutral will be appointed by the Administrator of the ADR Program. The appointment shall be made from the rotational list of registered neutrals maintained by the Dispute
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Resolution Office. The rotational list of neutrals has been approved by the Superior Court Judges of the Southern Judicial Circuit and is now limited to individuals show reside or have offices in the Southern Judicial Circuit. Any party, for good cause shown, may request said Administrator for appointment of another neutral. Neutral Compensation: The parties are responsible for the payment of the selected or appointed neutral's fee, which shall be equally divided between the parties, unless otherwise Ordered by the Presiding Judge.
A party may apply with the Southern Judicial Circuit Dispute Resolution Office for a determination of whether said party is indigent and unable to pay for the fee of the selected or appointed neutral. If the Administrator determines that such party is indigent, the ADR Program will provide payment for the services of the neutral from the Southern Judicial Circuit ADR Fund.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: As required by the GODR.
Evaluation of Neutrals: No formal evaluation of neutrals in conducted.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: Yes
Background Information: None
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SWJC Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
P.O. Box 729 Americus, GA 31709 Office: (229) 928-4567 Fax: (229) 928-4564
Areas/Counties Served: ( 6 counties: Lee, Macon, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, and Webster ) ADR Processes Offered: Mediation Program Staff: Larry J. Cliatt, Program Administrator
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR General
STATE General
JUVENILE General
MAGISTRATE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
86
42
44
41
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
Impasse
3 0
0
Courts Served: Superior, State, Juvenile, and Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, Magistrate, Probate
Program Start Date: 2003 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Both voluntary and mandatory mediation occurs in this circuit.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: General Civil, Domestic Relations, Juvenile Cases: Delinquency and Status offenses, and Deprivation issues.
Excluded Cases: Felonies, traffic, and habeas corpus cases.
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are screened and selected by the Administrator of the ADR program. Cases may also be referred by the judges assigned to the case or requested by the parties.
Juvenile cases are referred by the Department of Juvenile Justice, screened by both DJJ and the ADR Administrator. Deprivation cases are screened by the Juvenile Court Judge in conjunction with the ADR Administrator.
Neutral Selection: Neutrals are typically selected by the parties and their attorneys. If the parties fail to select a neutral, The Program Administrator will appoint a neutral. Neutrals are appointed on a rotational basis.
Juvenile and Magistrate Court: The program pays the neutral a stipend of $25 per case; Deprivation cases are compensated at $100 per case.
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Neutral Compensation: Fees are established by the mediators and paid by the parties. For indigent parties, mediators are compensated by the ADR Program; Grants/Fee Waivers are awarded based on income using a sliding scale.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Required.
Evaluation of Neutrals: New mediators participate in the Superior Court Mediation Orientation Program
and are required to be observed prior to mediating a case solo. The neutrals are required to successfully complete two (2) observations and two (2) co-mediations. Informal periodic evaluations are conducted on experienced mediators annually.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients.
Juvenile and Magistrate Court Attorneys seldom attend sessions. In Deprivation cases, attorneys are encouraged to attend and the Respondent's Attorney is usually appointed by the Court.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: The seminar is administered by the program; seminar attendance is a standing order requirement for divorce and custody cases.
Background Information: The predecessor for this program was the former SWJC Juvenile Court Deprivation Mediation Program, which was established by a state grant in January 2003. The SWJC ADR Program was established in the summer of 2003, after the Circuit withdrawal from the Third Judicial Administrative District. The majority of mediations are referred from the Superior Court. Mediations are ordinarily selected and paid by the parties. The parties usually have a ninety-day period to schedule the mediation session and complete the alternative dispute process.
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Tenth Judicial District ADR Program
325 E. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601
Office: (706) 613-3210 Fax: (706) 613-3211 E-Mail: lindahorvath@co.clarke.ga.us
Areas/Counties Served: Western, Alcovy and Northern Judicial Circuits, and Augusta (12 counties: Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Walton, Burke, Columbia, and Richmond)
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: Linda Horvath, Program Director; Teresa Christian
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR General
STATE General
MAGISTRATE General
PROBATE General
OTHER General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
931
257
770
514
12
126
12
111
12
0
496
66
417
134
1
15
0
14
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
Impasse
159 13
108 1 0
Courts Served: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1994 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Yes Types of cases / issues currently handled: General Civil, Domestic Excluded Cases: Cases filed under the domestic violence act. How Cases Are Selected: On recommendation of program coordinator, request of party or attorney or directly from the court. Neutral Selection: Assigned by program coordinator. Neutral Compensation: The parties compensate the neutral $75 per hour any part thereof. Continuing Education for Neutrals: Continuing education is not required for neutrals. Evaluation of Neutrals: None Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients.
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Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/A
Background Information: Cases are referred to the program upon the recommendation of the program director or directly from the assigned judge. Mediators are assigned to the cases and the session is scheduled. The ADR office handles all conflicts or problems arising from the schedule or concerns the attorneys have regarding mediation at this point. The program director notifies the Judge of the outcome of the session and keeps statistical records of cases.
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Third Judicial Administrative District ADR Program Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution
216 Tenth Street Columbus, GA 31901 Office: (706) 649-1414 Fax: (706) 649-1413 E-Mail: thirdodr@odr3.net Web Site: www.odr3.net
Areas/Counties Served: Third Judicial Administrative District ( 7counties: Harris, Talbot, Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Marion, Taylor, Houston)
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation, Arbitration, Case Evaluation
Program Staff: Nolan Murrah; Program Director; Ellen Ragan, Case Manager; Veronica Duncan, Administration Manager/Budget Officer
Statistic Type
SUPERIOR Civil Domestic
STATE General
MAGISTRATE General
PROBATE General
JUVENILE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
196
96
100
64
3
168
55
113
78
5
118
48
70
51
0
7
0
7
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Impasse
33 30 19
4 0 0
Courts Served: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate, Municipal, Juvenile Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, State, Probate, Magistrate, Municipal
Program Start Date: 1995 Fee Surcharge: $5
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: Both voluntary and mandatory mediation occurs in this district.
Types of cases / issues currently handled: General civil, domestic
Excluded Cases: Legitimation, annulment, paternity, termination of parental rights, child support enforcement, civil or criminal contempt, or Family Violence Act.
How Cases Are Selected: The Superior Courts of the Third JAD enforce a standing order regarding all civil cases to mediation.
Neutral Selection: Parties may choose their own ADR provider in superior, state and probate cases. If the parties cannot agree on a provider, the provider is assigned by the program. In magistrate, municipal and juvenile courts, the mediators are assigned by the program based on availability.
Neutral Compensation: In superior, state and probate cases the parties compensate the provider. For magistrate, municipal and juvenile providers, the program pays a $25 stipend per case.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Three hours per year
Evaluation of Neutrals: Provider evaluations are done on a regular basis by parties.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: The parties have to attend one session
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Waycross Circuit Juvenile
212 Oak Street Waycross, GA 31501 Office: (912) 283-2037 Fax: (912) 287-4347
Areas/Counties Served: Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Coffee, Ware ADR Processes Offered: Mediation Program Staff: Brenda Sutton, Program Director
Statistic Type
JUVENILE
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
83
0
40
40
0
Impasse
0
Courts Served: Juvenile
Program Start Date: 1997
Courts Collecting Fees: Children and Youth Grant Funding and Juvenile
Supervision fees.
Fee Surcharge: None
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: No
Types of cases / issues currently handled: DELINQUENCIES: Criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, simple assault, terroristic threats, shoplifting. STATUS OFFENSES: Runaway ungovernable child and truancy cases for city and county schools, grades K-5.
Excluded Cases: Serious offenses; repeat offenders.
How Cases Are Selected: The Mediation Program Director selects appropriate cases that have been referred by Intake.
Neutral Selection: Registration with GODR; completion of application and background checks; completion of general and juvenile mediation training.
Neutral Compensation: Neutrals receive a stipend of $25.00 per session. No stipulations for no shows.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Continuing education required for neutrals. Most mediators do participate in continuing education.
Evaluation of Neutrals: No formal evaluation of neutrals is conducted. However, the program conducts periodic in-service programs and observations.
Attorney Involvement: Attorneys may attend sessions.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/A
Background Information: Five active mediators currently serve the program
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Whitfield County Magistrate Court Mediation Program
P.O. Box 386 Dalton, GA 30277 Office: (706) 278-5052 Fax: (706) 278-8810
Areas/Counties Served: Whitfield County ADR Processes Offered: Mediation Program Staff: Freda Maynard, Program Director
Statistic Type
MAGISTRATE Civil Criminal
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
29
0
24
11
0
3
0
3
3
0
Impasse
13 0
Courts Served: Magistrate Courts Collecting Fees: Superior, Probate, Magistrate
Program Start Date: 1997 Fee Surcharge: $7
Court/System required participation in ADR processes: No
Types of cases / issues currently handled: Any contested civil or criminal case, including pre-arrest criminal cases, may be referred to mediation with approval of the chief judge. Cases are not referred by category, but upon individual review. Special consideration for referral may be given to certain types of cases. Parties may petition the Court to refer the case to mediation.
Excluded Cases: None
How Cases Are Selected: Cases are reviewed by the chief judge for appropriateness.
Neutral Selection: Neutrals are selected by the program; however parties may petition the court for appointment of another neutral for good cause shown.
Neutral Compensation: Neutrals serve as volunteers and are not compensated.
Continuing Education for Neutrals: Neutrals are strongly encouraged to attend CE seminars.
Evaluation of Neutrals: No formal evaluation of neutrals is conducted.
Attorney Involvement: Attorney involvement is infrequent.
Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/A
Background Information: This program began in 1997 as a pilot supported by a grant from the Kiwanis Club of Dalton.
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Whitfield County Juvenile Court Mediation Program
205 N. Selvidge Street Dalton, GA 30720
Office: (706) 278-6558 Fax: (706) 272-7018) E-Mail: dmoellerr@whitfieldcountyga.us
Areas/Counties Served: Whitfield County
ADR Processes Offered: Mediation
Program Staff: David Moeller, Court Administrator
Statistic Type
JUVENILE General
Program Statistics FY 06' July 2005- June 2006
Settled/
MEDIATION
Cases Dismissed
Referred
Prior
Cases Mediated
Full Agreement
Partial Agreement
0
0
0
0
0
Impasse
0
Courts Served: Juvenile Court Courts Collecting Fees: Juvenile Court
Program Start Date: 1990 Fee Surcharge: None
Supervision Fees: The Juvenile Court collects a supervision fee. A separate mediation fee is not charged. Court/System required participation in ADR processes: No Types of cases / issues currently handled: Parent/child conflicts; property damage cases; civil cases referred from magistrate court; first-offender shoplifting cases with the permission of the merchant; school fights; pot smoking; truancy; visitation plans between the Department of Family and Children Services and parents (citizen review panels); student disputes at the regional youth detention center. Excluded Cases: Shoplifting cases are typically excluded. How Cases Are Selected: Cases are referred to mediation by Intake or the judge. Neutral Selection: The Court Administrator appoints mediators on a rotating basis. Neutral Compensation: All mediators are unpaid volunteers. Continuing Education for Neutrals: Continuing education is preferred but not required. Evaluation of Neutrals: No formal evaluation procedure is in place at this time. Attorney Involvement: Attorneys do not regularly attend mediation sessions with their clients. Seminar requirement for divorcing parents in domestic cases: N/A
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Background Information: Started in 1990, the Whitfield County program is the oldest juvenile court mediation program in the state. The program is served by a dedicated group of volunteers who have invested their time and energies into the program's survival.
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