Ga. Alt. Dis. Res. R. V
The qualification and training requirements for various kinds of neutrals differ according to the process or program involved. Requirements for qualification and training of neutrals will be established by the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution and subject to review by the Georgia Supreme Court. All training for neutrals in court programs will be in training programs approved by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution according to guidelines established by the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution. The Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution shall develop specific training programs for neutrals in accordance with requirements set by the Commission and subject to review by the Georgia Supreme Court.
Requirements for qualification and training of neutrals established by the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution will appear as Appendix B to this rule and will be published from time to time as amended. Ethical Standards for Neutrals established by the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution will appear as Appendix C to this rule and will be published from time to time as amended. Rules for mediation in cases involving issues of domestic violence will appear as Appendix D to this rule and will be published from time to time as amended.
The Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution will develop procedures to handle complaints against neutrals and ADR programs. The Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution will have the authority to publish opinions resulting from the resolution of complaints and may, from time to time, publish advisory opinions as well.
Persons who have met the Commission's criteria as to qualifications and training may apply to the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution for registration as a neutral. The Commission may set the amount of a registration fee which will accompany each application. The Commission may provide for periodic renewal of registration. Neutrals who have been trained prior to the promulgation of these rules may apply to the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution for registration.
Ga. Alt. Dis. Res. R. V