Dispute Resolution Commission
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina announced new Judicial Branch measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
- Memo to Mediators regarding Mediations and COVID-19 - 1/15/2021
- Important Information for Mediators to Know - 3/2/2021
- Guidelines for N.C. Notaries - 3/16/2021
- N.C. State Bar Ethics Advisory on COVID-19 and Related Practice Concerns for Real Property Closings and Notarization of Documents
- N.C. State Bar Ethics Article on Professional Responsibility in a Pandemic
Please note, the DRC does not promote or endorse any video conference platforms for mediator use during this time. The DRC remains concerned with the protection of confidential information and encourages mediators to proceed cautiously when using third party technologies to share private or confidential information. The resource listed below is provided by mediators, for mediators, and have not been verified for accuracy by the DRC.
Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure and Various Rules Affecting Mediation
The Court’s orders amending these rule sets were adopted on November 17, 2020, and are effective November 23, 2020.
- Rules for Mediated Settlement Conferences and Other Settlement Procedures in Superior Court Civil Actions
- Rules for Settlement Procedures in District Court Family Financial Cases
- Rules of Mediation for Matters Before the Clerk of Superior Court
Supreme Court Approves New Judicial Standards Rules and Amends Rules Affecting Mediation
In conference on June 3, 2020, the Supreme Court adopted orders amending five rules sets that affect mediation in North Carolina. These orders are effective on June 10, 2020.
Find a Mediator
- Find the Guide to Selecting a Mediator
- Locate a DRC Certified Mediator for the following case types:
- Mediated Settlement Conferences in Superior Court
- Family Financial Settlement Conferences in District Court
- Clerk Programs through the Clerk of Superior Court
- Public Sanctions Issued
Mediator Certification Renewal
Mediator Certification Renewal Fiscal Year 2020-2021Renewal Period: July 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
- Renew your mediator certification(s)
- Update your Mediator Profile (Your profile can be updated anytime during the year.)
- NCDRC Renewal Frequently Asked Questions
- NCDRC Online Safety Awareness
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Mediator Resources
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File a Complaint Against a Mediator
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Mediator Certification
The Commission certifies mediators serving four court-based mediation programs.
Mediator Login
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Other Mediation Resources
Other Mediation and other forms of dispute resolution operate both within and without the courts.
Certified Mediator Training Programs
The Dispute Resolution Commission certifies mediation training programs.
DRC Advisory Opinions and Policy
To provide guidance to mediators.
Contact the Dispute Resolution Commission
Contact us for general questions about the Dispute Resolution Commission and our court-based programs.
Find a Mediator
When two parties can’t come to an agreement on a particular conflict, a mediator can help provide assistance.
Program Information
Explore the Mediated Settlement Conference, Family Financial Settlement, Clerk Mediation, District Criminal Court Mediation, and Pre-litigation Farm Nuisance programs.
Information for Parties Without Attorneys
Resources for pro se parties attending a mediated settlement conference.
About
The North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission was established in October of 1995, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-38.2. The Commission is charged primarily with certifying and regulating private mediators who serve the courts of this State. The Commission also recommends policy, rules, and rule revisions relating to dispute resolution in North Carolina's courts; provides support to court-based mediation programs; certifies mediation training programs; serves as a clearinghouse for information about court-based mediation programs; assists other State agencies interested in or providing dispute resolution services to their constituencies; publishes a newsletter, and maintains this website.
Staff and Members
Dispute Resolution Commission Staff
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Dispute Resolution Commission Members
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Telephone(919) 890-1415Fax(919) 890-1935EmailDRCMediators@nccourts.org
Mailing addressN.C. Dispute Resolution Commission
PO Box 2448
Raleigh, NC 27602