Kansas
Summary
The following summarizes statewide court ADR rules and policies. For ADR in a local jurisdiction, see the local court’s website.
Note: This is a summary of state court ADR in Kansas. Authority for federal court ADR is found in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998. Information on federal court ADR rules and procedures can be found on each court’s website. Any studies or evaluations involving federal court ADR in Kansas can be found in RSI’s Research Library and in Reports below.
State Legislation
- Kansas Statutes Chap. 5, Art. 5: Dispute Resolution
- Kansas Statutes Chap. 60, Art. 4, Sec. 452: Dispute resolution; confidentiality
Statewide Court ADR Rules and Policies
State Office of Court ADR:
Statutes
Civil Justice Reform Act of 1990
U.S. Congress. Dec. 1, 1990; amended Dec. 9, 2001Resource Type: Legislation
Abstract: With this bill, each United States district court is required to develop a civil justice expense and delay reduction plan. As part of this plan, the act authorizes district courts to refer appropriate cases to designated ADR programs. The act also re...
Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998
U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Law Revision Counsel. United States Code, Oct. 1, 1998Resource Type: Legislation
Abstract: This act authorizes each United States District Court to require litigants in all civil cases to consider the use of ADR process. It provides the framework by which each district court should promulgate procedures and rules regarding the ADR process ...
Kansas Statutes Chap. 5, Art. 5: Dispute Resolution
Kansas Legislature. Jan. 1, 2019Resource Type: Legislation
Abstract: This statute creates the position of director of dispute resolution, who shall work for the office of judicial administration. Additionally, it creates an advisory council whose role is to advise the director on administration and policy development,...
Kansas Statutes Chap. 60, Art. 4, Sec. 452: Dispute resolution; confidentiality.
Kansas Legislature. Jan. 1, 2019Resource Type: Legislation
Abstract: Section 452 of this statute establishes confidentiality for all communication made during the mediation process, with the following exceptions: information is necessary to allow investigations of misconduct by the mediator; information the mediator i...
Rules
Kansas Supreme Court Rule 904: Continuing Education for Mediators
Kansas Supreme Court. Jan. 1, 2019Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: This rule outlines continuing education requirements for mediators. Mediators are required to earn at least 6 hours of continuing education each year. ...
Kansas Supreme Court Rule 903: Ethical Standards for Mediators Prefatory Comment
Kansas Supreme Court. Jan. 1, 2019Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: This rule discusses ethical standards of conduct for mediators. It is intended to guide mediators, inform mediating parties, and promote public confidence in mediation. This rule also includes commentary that expounds upon the rule. ...
Kansas Supreme Court Rule 902: Qualifications of Dispute Resolution Providers Under the Dispute Resolution Act
Kansas Supreme Court. Jan. 1, 2019Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: This rule outlines the qualifications for providers and trainers of dispute resolution. Under this rule, directors of dispute resolution are required to keep a list of approved mediators, trainers, and trainings. To be approved as a mediator applican...
Kansas Supreme Court Rules 901: Mediation
Kansas Supreme Court. Jan. 1, 2019Resource Type: Rules - Court
Abstract: Kansas Supreme Court Rule 901 lays out requirements and address attorneys acting as mediators. . ...
Reports
ADR in the Federal District Courts: An Initial Report
Stienstra, Donna. Nov. 1, 2011Resource Type: Report
Abstract: This report describes the use of ADR in the federal courts. Twelve years after the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act required federal courts to provide ADR services for all civil cases, every federal district court has authorized at least one form o...
A Study of Domestic Mediation Outcomes with Indigent Parents
Caprez, Judith V; Armstrong, Micki A.. Family Court Review, Oct. 1, 2001Resource Type: Study
Resource Type: Mediation Efficacy Study
Abstract: This study was undertaken to determine whether the outcomes in a mediation program for indigent families are similar to those in a mediation program for non-indigent families. To determine this, the authors looked at 29 mediations from 4 judicial dis...
Contacts
Heartland Mediators Association
Resource Type: Organization
Abstract: This is a not-for-profit organization for mediators in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and surrounding states. According to their web site, "The Association advocates for and provides education pertaining to mediation; provides a network for information; ...
Kansas Judicial Branch Dispute Resolution Program
Kansas Judicial Branch.Resource Type: Program
Abstract: This website contains a Dispute Resolution Manual, which outlines the various processes provided by the Kansas Supreme Court Dispute Resolution Advisory Council, addresses neutral selection and provides evaluation forms. The website also includes a d...