This department serves as liaison for the district courts and the service delivery departments connecting them with one another, with other county departments, and with the Commissioners Court to facilitate systemic county support for the effective administration of justice. Duties are performedfor the Local Administrative District Judge and the 37 District Courts in accordance with statutory requirements and as assigned. The mediator helps the parties reach a mutually agreeable solution to the issues of the dispute. Mediation establishes a combat-free setting where, with the aid of a skilled neutral mediator, you explore options and make your own decision about your case. Mediation reduces the anger, pain and confusion which accompanies conflicts.
Mediation facilitates agreements between disputing people.
Mediation is the most often used ADR procedure. The informality of mediation allows the parties to address grievances, and issues that may be appropriate or time consuming in a courtroom. Parties can prepare steps to deal with future conflicts about the same or similar issues. Arbitration can be binding or non-binding . Arbitration is a process in which every person in the lawsuit and their attorney's present their case before an impartial person, who renders a specific award.