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RULE AMENDMENTS – ARBITRATORS & MEDIATORS

On October 31, 2024, the Florida Supreme Court issued its opinion in case number SC2024-0442, In Re Amendments to the Florida Rules for Court-Appointed Arbitrators. The amendments to rule 11.010, Qualification, are effective immdiately. You may access the court's online docket for this case, including the opinion, at the following link: SC2024-0442.

In addition, the Florida Supreme Court has issued its opinion in case number SC2023-1537, In Re Amendments to the Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators*.  The amendments are effective on January 1, 2025.  You may access the court’s online docket for this case, including the opinion, at the following link: SC2023-1537.

*Under this opinion, some of the requirements for certain certifications have been changed, including the summary requirements to be county court certified if currently holding another type of certification.   These changes do not take effect until January 1, 2025.  The Dispute Resolution Center will post information and updated forms on this webpage well in advance of January 1, 2025.

FREE WEBINARS FOR MEDIATORS AND PARENTING COORDINATORS

The Dispute Resolution Center has compiled lists of complimentary educational webinars for certified mediators Free CME GuidePDF Download and qualified parenting coordinators Free CPCE GuidePDF Download.  These lists provide resources sufficient to fulfill both mediator and parenting coordinator continuing education requirements.  In addition, some of the offerings have been approved by The Florida Bar for CLE credits.  Reporting forms for mediators can be found at CME Reporting FormPDF Download and for parenting coordinators at CPCE Reporting FormPDF Download.   (To be able to digitally sign our forms, please download them first.)  Questions regarding continuing education requirements can be directed to DRCmail@swissabc.net.  

2024 Dispute Resolution Center Awards

The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) and the alternative dispute resolution community have been busy this year.  As we do every August, the DRC is recognizing deserving individuals with its annual awards.  Congratulations to  Fran Tetunic, the recipient of the  Sharon Press Excellence in ADR Award, and to  Christy Foley and  Elinor Robin, the recipients of  DRC Awards of Appreciation.  The DRC will also spotlight these recipients during our 2025 conference. 

Please click on the following links for information regarding the recipients and the contributions they have made to the alternative dispute resolution community:

 

Dispute Resolution Center Conference 2025

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION REGARDING DRC CONFERENCE MAY BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINKPDF Download.

Operating Procedures

Pursuant to rule 10.140, Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, Operating Procedures and Authority, the Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and Policy (ADRR&P) updated Operating Procedures which are effective February 6, 2024 .  The Operating ProceduresPDF Download contain numerous revisions to the certification and renewal processes. Questions can be directed to DRCmail@swissabc.net.

Contact the DRC

Call 850-921-2910 or send us an email at DRCMail@swissabc.net.

Last Modified: November 04, 2024