Office of Dispute Resolution
SEVENTH
JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT
P.O.
www.7jad.com FAX: (770) 387-5479
Seventh
District Mediator Policies
All mediators:
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Must follow all state ethics policies and
procedures
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Must follow the state child abuse reporting
guidelines
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Should report any unknown allegations of
abuse to the ADR Office immediately
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Should report any unusual circumstances to
the ADR Office
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Should arrive prior to the scheduled
mediation session and allow thirty (30) minutes for each party to show before
canceling the session
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Must allow observers assigned by the ADR
Office
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Must agree to provide pro bono hours and
hours at reduced rates to defray mediation costs for parties with limited
ability to pay
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Must keep the state certification current –
copies of state renewals will be kept on file in our office
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Must complete a minimum of three (3) hours
of continuing education approved by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
each calendar year – copies of continuing education certificates will be kept
on file in our office
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Should carry their own insurance
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Can charge up to two (2) times their hourly
rate if parties do not cancel at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the
scheduled mediation session – mediators
should use common sense when deciding whether or not to charge the cancellation
fee