The Legislature has established many alternative dispute resolution programs to facilitate the settlement or resolution of civil cases in the Superior Court and civil and domestic cases in the District Court. ADR programs can save time . ADR programs require a case be resolved in a matter of months, while a year or longer may pass before a trial is heard. ADR programs provide more participation .
Parties have more opportunity to express their own interests and concerns.
A case being heard before a judge or jury focuses primarily on the parties' legal rights and responsibilities. ADR programs offer more flexibility and control . Parties can choose which of the many programs is most appropriate for their particular matter.