§ 34-57-3-4 — Eligibility of centers for funds; requirements

To be eligible for funds under this chapter, a
center must do the following:
(1) Comply with this chapter and the rules adopted by the chief
justice of Indiana.
(2) Provide neutral mediators who have received training in
conflict resolution techniques as specified under rules adopted by
the chief justice of Indiana.
(3) Provide dispute resolution without cost to a participant who is
indigent and at nominal or no cost to other participants.
(4) Provide dispute resolution services to the community for
parties who participate on a voluntary basis.
(5) Ensure that any arbitration services offered by the center are
in compliance with IC 34-57-2.
(6) At the conclusion of the dispute resolution process do the
following, if an agreement is reached:
(A) Provide a written agreement or decision setting forth the
settlement of the issues and future responsibilities of each
participant.
(B) If the matter was referred by the court for dispute resolution
after a cause was filed, provide a written agreement or decision
to the court that made the referral.
(C) If the matter was referred by a prosecuting attorney for
dispute resolution, provide a written agreement or decision to
the prosecuting attorney that made the referral.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-2.5-9.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.