17 October, 2009

DISPUTES THROUGH MEDIATION

DC SUPERIOR COURT’S MULTI-DOOR RESOLUTION DIVISION
HELPS PARTIES RESOLVE DISPUTES THROUGH MEDIATION
The Metropolitan Police Department often receives calls for service in response to
disputes between neighbors. DC Superior Court’s developed the Multi-Door Resolution
Division to assist in cases that are outside the realm of MPD. This is NOT meant to replace our responsibilities to investigate alleged criminal allegation. It’s just another tool that we can utilize. Below is a brief description off their website along with a link to their website.

The Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division (Multi-Door) helps parties settle disputes
through mediation and other types of appropriate dispute resolution (ADR), including
arbitration, case evaluation and conciliation. The name “Multi-Door” comes from the multidoor courthouse concept, which envisions one courthouse with multiple dispute resolution doors or programs. Cases are referred through the appropriate door for resolution. The goals of a multi-door approach are to provide citizens with easy access to justice, reduce delay, and provide links to related services, making more options available through which disputes can be resolved. The Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division of the D.C. Superior Court assists parties to reach agreements that meet their interests, preserve relationships, and save time and money. Our mediators and dispute resolution specialists are trained at Multi-Door to serve in a wide range of cases, from civil to small claims, to family.

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