Office of Mediation and Arbitration

District Court Small Claims Mediation 

      Small claims mediation, without charge, is available in most District Court locations. If both parties agree to mediation, but it is not available, the clerk will make provisions to transfer the case. Participation in mediation is voluntary. 

     If  you want to have a judge decide your case, you have that option. In the district court, you can try mediation and if it does not resolve the case, you will have a hearing before a judge that day. 

     The program is funded by a $5.00 filing fee increase on all small claims cases.