The National Center for State Courts released recently Advancing Dispute Resolution in the New Mexico Judiciary. The report addresses 10 recommendations for New Mexico’s ADR program:
- Create and Permanently Staff a Supreme Court ADR Commission
- Leverage Court Programs through Collaboration with Other NM Organizations
- Maximize Internal Court System Resources to Enhance ADR Programs
- Structure New and Expanded ADR Initiatives in Phases and Pilot Projects
- Enhance ADR Training, Management and Operations Through Technology
- Nurture Different Approaches in Large and Small Court Jurisdictions
- Publicize and Market a “Multi-Door Courthouse” Concept
- Give Self-Represented Litigants Adequate Access to Court-Annexed ADR
- Grow the Number and Quality of ADR Neutrals and Court Programs
- Upgrade Services through Long-Term, Dedicated Funding
Find the report here.
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