New Hampshire

Civil Justice Reform Act of 1990

Resource 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

Resource 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 ...

New Hampshire Statutes 328-C:1-13: Family Mediators

Resource Type: Legislation

Abstract: This statute relates to mediation in family cases in New Hampshire. Under the statutes, a certification board shall be established in order to maintain a roster of qualified mediators as well as establish procedures, eligibility requirements, trainin...

New Hampshire Statutes 461-A:17: Special Fund Established

Resource Type: Legislation

Abstract: The judicial council shall have no responsibility for the payment of the costs of a mediator or a guardian ad litem for any party under Title XLIII: Domestic Relations, Chapter 461-A: Parental Rights and Responsibilities. ...

New Hampshire Statutes 461-A:7: Mediation of Cases Involving Children

Resource Type: Legislation

Abstract: For all cases involving disputed parental rights and responsibilities issues, this statute allows the court to refer the parties to mediation. The statute also lists those cases that may be ineligible for referral and establishes privilege and confid...

New Hampshire Statutes 490-E: Office of Mediation and Arbitration

Resource Type: Legislation

Abstract: This statute establishes the Office of Mediation and Arbitration to guide the development of and promote the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and serve as a resource to courts regarding ADR, among other duties. The office will be administ...

New Hampshire Statutes 458:15-c: Annulment, Divorce and Separation Mediation

Resource Type: Legislation

Abstract: This statute permits the use of mediation in annulment, divorce and separation cases. Under this statute, the court may order parties to participate in mediation upon the request of either party. Mediation may be used to discuss all relevant issues t...

New Hampshire Statutes 491:7-a: Business and Commercial Dispute Docket

Resource Type: Legislation

Abstract: Under this statute, claims in the Superior Court related to breach of contract, fraud, business tort, property, surety bonds, franchisee/franchisor relationships, non-medical malpractice, real estate title petitions, commercial class actions and comm...

Rules of the Superior Court of the State of New Hampshire Rule 34: Judge-Conducted Intensive Mediation

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: Under this rule, in complex civil cases with a possibility of monetary damages exceeding $250,000 parties may request judge-conducted intensive mediation.  ...

Rules of the Superior Court of the State of New Hampshire Rule 33: Arbitration by Agreement

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: Under this rule, if all parties agree they may request arbitration before filing a lawsuit.  ...

Rules of the Superior Court of the State of New Hampshire Rule 32: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This rule requires that all civil cases attend an alternative dispute resolution process like mediation or arbitration unless the parties together tell the court they have participated in ADR with a neutral third party. ...

Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of New Hampshire: Rule 12-A Mediation

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: These are the rules for the Supreme Court of the State of New Hampshire. Rule 12-A. outlines the court's rules regarding Mediation. Cases pending at the supreme court may be referred to the office of mediation and arbitration for mediation. All media...

New Hampshire Probate Administrative Order 11: Probate Mediation Policies

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This administrative order sets forth policies for probate mediation. These policies also set forth mediator requirements for mediators of the program. These requirements include completion of a 40-hour mediation process training; 5 years experience a...

Eviction Prevention and Diversion Programs - Early Lessons from the Pandemic

Resource Type: Report

Abstract: This report details the diversity of court-based and court-adjacent eviction prevention and diversion programs that were created or adapted to prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this resource, eviction prevention and diversion program...

Learning to Listen: An Evaluation of New Hampshire's Felony Settlement Conference

Resource Type: Study

Abstract: This study explores how felony settlement conferences can impact procedural justice. To gather data, Sigman conducted 15 interviews with attorneys and judges who have experience with felony settlement conferences including two prosecutors, one victim...

ADR in the Federal District Courts: An Initial Report

Resource 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...

Foreclosure Mediation in Depth: Articulated Purposes and Objectives for Foreclosure Mediation Programs

Resource Type: Report

Abstract: This report lists the stated purposes behind the creation of foreclosure mediation programs in 26 states. Program goals include ensuring communication, improving efficiency and timeliness, assisting borrowers, and stabilizing communities. Heather S....

Foreclosure Mediation Programs Funding: A Review of 24 Currently Operating Foreclosure Mediation Programs

Resource Type: Report

Abstract: This report describes the structure and funding of foreclosure mediation programs in 24 states. It also reviews how compensation is provided, if at all, for program staff, mediators and attorneys for borrowers. An executive summary of this report is...

Now We're Talking: A Look at Current State-Based Foreclosure Mediation Programs and How to Bring Them to Scale

Resource Type: Report

Abstract: This report reviews foreclosure mediation programs established in 21 states. It describes the programs' structures and provides settlement statistics, where available. The authors argue that mandatory mediation programs have proven to be more effecti...

Divorce Mediation in New Hampshire: A Voluntary Concept

Resource Type: Study

Resource Type: Mediation Efficacy Study

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between dispute resolution process and outcomes regarding child custody and child support, the impact of mediation on post-divorce relationships, and satisfaction with the divorce agreement. To examine these, a qu...

New Hampshire Family Mediator Certification Board

Resource Type: Organization

Abstract: The board was created in 1990 to develop ethical and professional standards for family mediators in the state. The board certifies mediators and handles complaints of misconduct. The board's website features a list of certified mediators, information...

New Hampshire Office of Mediation and Arbitration

Resource Type: Organization

Abstract: The New Hampshire Office of Mediation and Arbitration was established on July 1, 2007 and serves as a guide for the development of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs throughout the state, 'promotes ADR solutions, serves as an ADR resource ...