Equal Access

Materials for Providers of Legal Self-Help Service

Alternative Dispute Resolution

This section contains instructional materials developed by self-help center for the people they serve. The materials are developed for specific courts and are examples only.

For materials that are appropriate for statewide use, please see the California Courts Self Help Center.

General ADR Information

Arbitration

Mediation


General ADR Information

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Self-Represented Litigants (2.4 MB)

Series of articles on mediation for self-represented litigants. California Courts Review, Spring 2008.

Posters encouraging mediation for self-represented litigants. (3/2010). (Prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Orange )

 

 

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Arbitration

Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award (20 KB) (44) (prepared by the Ventura Courts Self-Help Legal Access Center )

Order Confirming Arbitration Award and Judgment (31 KB) (prepared by the Ventura Courts Self-Help Legal Access Center )

Request of and Notice of Hearing Re. Confirmation of Arbitration Award (Rev. 8.08) (prepared by the Ventura Courts Self-Help Legal Access Center )

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Mediation

Information on Mediation: What’s mediation and how can it help me? (Prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Imperial ) Also available in Spanish.

Sample Confirming Letter After Agreement (23 KB) (prepared by the Ventura Courts Self-Help Legal Access Center )

Civil Mediation May be an Option for You (13 KB) (Prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Kern )

Manual for Legal Services and Pro Bono Mediation Programs (prepared by the American Bar Association )

Tips for a Successful Mediation Session (25 KB) (Prepared by the Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne )

Resolving Your Case videos, prepared by the Judicial Council of California

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