Ala. R. Comm'n on Dispute Resol. V

A. Alabama Mediator Roster and Arbitrator Roster.

1. The Center maintains a statewide roster of mediators. The present mediator

roster is printed annually and is arranged alphabetically by the mediator's name, cross-referenced by county and areas of practice. The mediator roster is furnished without

charge to all judges and mediators, as well as to attorneys, businesses, and members

of the public who request it. Additionally, this roster can be accessed on the Internet

at the web site: www.alabamaADR.org.

2. The Center also maintains an arbitrator roster. The present arbitrator roster

is printed annually and is arranged alphabetically by the arbitrator's name, cross-referenced by county and areas of practice. The arbitrator roster is furnished without

charge to all judges and arbitrators, as well as to attorneys, businesses, and members

of the public who request it. Standards for arbitrators are being developed by the

Commission.

3. An application to be included on either roster may be obtained by

telephoning or e-mailing the Center.

4. Each application must be complete, must be signed and dated by the

applicant, must be accompanied by a copy of a training certificate when required, and

must be returned to the Center. There is a fee for being listed on the rosters.

5. Those who wish to be listed on the mediator roster must meet the

qualifications for mediators established by the Commission, must agree to abide by

the Alabama Code of Ethics for Mediators as adopted by the Alabama Supreme Court,

and must conduct 10 hours of pro bono mediation per year as requested.

6. The Center will assist the Commission in reviewing, establishing, and

modifying qualifications and ethics for mediators and arbitrators.

7. At the end of each calendar year, the Center will collect statistical

information from those listed on the mediator roster and the arbitrator roster for the

year just ending, including the number of mediations or arbitrations conducted, the

number of pro bono mediations or arbitrations conducted, and the number of

mediations or arbitrations settled during the mediation or arbitration process.

B. Request for Mediators or Arbitrators.

1. Anyone can request a copy of the roster of mediators or the roster of

arbitrators by telephone, by e-mail, or by writing the Center, and a copy of the roster

or, if requested, a printout of mediators or arbitrators located in a specific county will

be provided. Additionally, a party can request a mediator or an arbitrator with expertise

in a certain subject area.

2. If the Center receives a specific request for mediators or arbitrators with

expertise in a certain subject area, the Center will mail or fax copies of three to five

detailed mediator-or arbitrator-provider sheets for review. Additional information will be

sent upon request. Prior to assisting with such requests, the Center will require

information concerning where the mediation or arbitration will be held, the nature of

the case being mediated or arbitrated, and the experience and training the person

making the request has indicated the mediator or arbitrator must have.

3. If the Center responds to a specific request pursuant to paragraph 2 above,

it will send a letter explaining that the Center does not endorse the mediators or

arbitrators whose provider sheets it is enclosing or vouch for the quality of the services

provided, and that those requesting the information should interview the mediators or

arbitrators before making any selection.

4. The Center will maintain a record of each request.