This statute authorizes the court to refer cases to mediation or other alternative dispute resolution programs "to promote the resolution of cases filed in the court." As a source of financing for local alternative dispute resolution services, this statute allows superior courts to establish a fee for their alternative dispute resolution services. It stipulates that no fees will be charged for those services provided by judicial officers.
Arizona Revised Statute 12-134: Mediation; fee
Arizona State Legislature. Effective October 1, 1991; amended effective January 1, 1998http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/12/00134.htm&Title=12&DocType=ARS