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The DRC
has partnered with the 14A District Court to provide mediation services to
all people who have a small claims case. The judges have found that
when people try mediaiton first
they usually can reach a satisfactory agreement. Therefore, all small claims
cases in 14A are ordered to mediation before going before the magistrate.
There is no charge to the parties for mediation conducted by the Center when
it is ordered by the 14A District Court.
If you have a small claims dispute but you have not yet filed with the
Small Claims Court, you may also wish to pursue mediation as an alternative
to litigation. Please contact our office and speak to mediation services
coordinator. Remember that by coming to mediation does not mean you give up
your right to go to court if your case is not resolved.
Our small claims mediators have fulfilled the mediator requirements with
the Michigan Community Dispute Resolution Program. If you are interested in
requesting mediation outside of the Court process, you can directly contact
The Dispute Resolution Center by call The DRC for a phone consultation
with a coordinator at 734-222-3745 in Washtenaw, or in Livingston County
517-546-6007 or email
us.
