ADR-Related Statutes & Guidelines
Statutes & Rules
Massachusetts Mandatory ADR Program (G.L. c. 211B, § 19)
Massachusetts Mediation Communications are Confidential (G.L. c. 233, § 23C)
Massachusetts Commercial Uniform Arbitration Act (G.L. c. 251)
Massachusetts Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution
Massachusetts Supreme Court Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution FAQs
Uniform Mediation Act (2001 – 2003 introduced in Mass.)
Uniform Arbitration Act (2000 – 2003 introduced in Mass.)
Procedural & Ethical Guidelines
AAA Mediation and Arbitration Rules and Procedures
ABA/AAA/SPIDR Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators
ACR Ethical Standards of Professional Responsibility
Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation – Practice Standards