The goal of the Center is to offer parties alternative paths to reach settlement of disputes without experiencing the stress, expense and delay inherent in litigation. If one of the alternative choices offered by the Dispute Resolution Center is chosen, a State registered and DeKalb Court certified neutral will be appointed to assist the parties in resolving the dispute. The services of the Dispute Resolution Center, and the neutral appointed, are free to the parties.
All conferences are confidential and privileged.
The proceedings are less formal and significantly more relaxed than a courtroom, and parties are given an opportunity to present their case in whatever method they feel most appropriate. All parties must agree on the ADR process and Center staff are available in person or by phone to assist in providing information in order for parties to make their decision. Selection of private Alternative Dispute Resolution is also an option. Parties can select a neutral on their own or come into the Center to review a list of private providers who have submitted information on their services to the Center. If private ADR is selected parties will be responsible for all fees for service.