12-134. Mediation; fee


A. A court may refer cases to mediation and other alternative dispute resolution
procedures to promote the resolution of cases filed in the court.


B. The board of supervisors in each county, in cooperation with the presiding judge
of the superior court in the county, may establish a reasonable fee for alternative
dispute resolution services provided by the court in the county. If a judicial officer
provides the alternative dispute resolution services, a fee shall not be imposed. The
superior court in each county shall transmit the fees collected pursuant to this section
to the county treasurer for deposit in the local alternative dispute resolution fund
established pursuant to section 12-135.01.