This statute authorizes the use of mediation and arbitration in civil and family cases. It provides for voluntary binding arbitration, court-ordered mediation and non-binding arbitration. It also provides for the establishment of Citizen Dispute Settlement Centers. Additionally, it discusses standards and procedures, fees, immunity and funding.
Florida Statutes, Chapter 44: Mediation Alternatives to Judicial Action
Florida State Legislature. 2009 Florida Statutes, Adopted 1985; amended July 1, 2008http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0044/0044ContentsIndex.html&StatuteYear=2010&Title=-%3E2010-%3EChapter%2044