This act authorizes the creation of a dispute resolution fund in judicial circuits located in counties with a population of greater than 2,000,000, and offers the terms under which other judicial circuits may establish such a fund. It also defines terms used within, such as "dispute resolution center," explains what type of organization qualifies for the funding and how the funds are obtained. It was amended in July 2003 to allow community mediation centers receiving funds through this act to charge a fee for services not related to the court.