CHAPTER 4. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
IC 34-57-4
Chapter 4. Alternative Dispute Resolution
IC 34-57-4-1
Applicability of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a civil action that is referred by acourt to a dispute resolution center under rules adopted by the chiefjustice of Indiana under IC 34-57-3 (or IC 34-4-2.5 before its repeal)for alternative dispute resolution after the civil action was filed in thecourt.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.
IC 34-57-4-2
Matters covered by supreme court rules excluded
Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to matters covered by theIndiana Supreme Court Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.
IC 34-57-4-3
Court referral of civil action to dispute resolution center;suspension effect
Sec. 3. When a civil action is referred to a dispute resolutioncenter under section 1 of this chapter, the court shall, except asotherwise provided under the rules adopted under IC 34-57-3 (orIC 34-4-2.5 before its repeal), suspend action on the case until thewritten agreement or decision from the dispute resolution center issubmitted to the court under IC 34-57-3-4(6).
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.