In re Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules & Policy Committee on Amendments to Florida Rules for Certified & Court-Appointed Mediators

In response to the Court’s request, the Supreme Court Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and Policy (Committee) has submitted amendments to the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators (Mediator Rules) that incorporate the point-based system for mediator certification approved on an interim basis in the Court’s prior opinion in this case. We adopt the rule amendments as proposed by the Committee, specially removing the requirement of Florida Bar membership for certified circuit court mediators.1

BACKGROUND

Previously in this case, we adopted, with minor…