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Appendix A. Private Mediator Roster Requirements

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Private Mediator Roster Requirements
17C A.R.S. Super.Ct.Local Prac.Rules, Mohave County, Rule DR-1, Appendix A
Appendix A. Private Mediator Roster Requirements
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FOR INITIAL ROSTER PARTICIPATION:
I. The candidate must be able to demonstrate:
(A) a minimum two (2) years experience as a family mediator, Family Court Judicial Officer, Family Court Judge Pro Tempore, with a minimum of 20 family cases mediated or trials held, or;
(B) a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a family mediator, Family Court Judicial Officer, Family Court Judge Pro Tempore, or family law attorney, with a minimum of 10 family cases mediated or trials held and be willing to participate in two mediations under the supervision and direction of the ADR Administrator or other roster member approved by the ADR Administrator before accepting Family Court case referrals as sole mediator.
II. The candidate must present training verification from:
(A) an approved basic 40-hour family mediation training course, or;
(B) an approved 40-hour basic mediation training and an approved 20-hour advanced family mediation training; and
(C) 12 hours of domestic violence and 12 hours of child abuse training.
Note: Training programs accredited by the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR), Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), and the Dispute Resolution Section of the American Bar Association (ABA) generally meet this roster requirement.
III. The candidate must submit proof of mediator liability insurance to the Superior Court ADR Administrator and annually provide proof of continuing coverage on or before the policy renewal date, but no later than December 15th of each year.
IV. The candidate must present verification that they possess at least a graduate level degree in a social science or related field, such as social work, mental health, behavioral sciences, or law or equivalent knowledge and experience. Upon a showing of good cause, a written waiver of this requirement may be given by the Presiding Judge.
V. The candidate must agree to adhere to the Model Standards of Practice for Mediators promulgated by the Association for Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).
VI. The candidate must be willing to adhere to all ethical standards set by the Court.
VII. The candidate must submit information on case screening method(s) to be used in determining case for mediation which must be approved by the ADR Administrator.
VIII. The candidate must be willing to participate in grievance and feedback procedures adopted by the Court.
IX. The candidate must attend a Family Court Mediator Roster orientation prior to acceptance of any case referred by the court.
X. The candidate must pay an application processing fee of $50.00 to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Mohave County payable to the Conciliation Court Fund.
Note: Acceptance and verification of the qualifications of an individual mediator rests with the Superior Court ADR Administrator, subject to final review and approval by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.
FOR CONTINUING ROSTER PARTICIPATION:
I. Each calendar year, the candidate must complete a minimum of five (5) credit hours of continuing education in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) topics, including at least (2) hours every other year on domestic violence and child abuse issues. The candidate must present proof of credit completion to the Superior Court ADR Administrator prior to December 15th of each year.
II. The candidate must maintain separate mediator liability insurance on a continuous basis. The candidate must submit proof of mediator liability insurance to the Superior Court ADR Administrator upon application to the roster and annually provide proof of continuing coverage on or before the policy renewal date, but no later than December 15th of each year.
III. The candidate must annually complete one (1) pro bono mediation case session of not more than two hours in length selected and referred by the ADR Administrator of the Superior Court for each three (3) cases referred for compensation.
IV. The candidate must be willing to participate in grievance and feedback procedures adopted by the Court.
V. The candidate must comply with all case reporting requirements established by the ADR Administrator, including case outcome and client feedback information.
VI. The candidate must pay a roster participation renewal processing fee of $25.00 to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Mohave County payable to the Conciliation Court Fund.

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Revised 6/16/06. Amended June 30, 2009, effective Jan. 1, 2010.
17C A. R. S. Super. Ct. Local Prac. Rules, Mohave County, Rule DR-1, Appendix A, AZ ST MOHAVE SUPER CT Rule DR-1, Appendix A
State Court Rules are current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. The Code of Judicial Administration is current with amendments received through April 15, 2024.
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