Mediator Resources
Due to COVID-19, court-ordered mediations under DRC programs shall be conducted remotely. If the mediator, all parties, and any other persons required to attend agree to waive the requirement to conduct a remote mediation, and comply with all federal, state and local safety guidelines that have been issued, they may conduct the mediation in person. Rule 4 of the MSC, FFS and Clerk Rules and Rule 5 of the DCC Rules provide that a mediation shall be conducted via electronic means. With the agreement of all parties, and ability to comply with safety guidelines, the parties may conduct the mediation in person. The parties may also seek an order from the court to conduct the mediation in person. If all parties do not consent to hold the mediation in person, and absent an order from the court, the matter shall be held through remote technology.
*Nothing in the Rules prohibits a mediator from establishing stricter health requirements for a mediation conference.
*Any mediation conducted in person shall be done in strict compliance with all executive orders and social distancing requirements. All parties to the mediation shall use appropriate social distancing practices and safety procedures. The NCDRC recommends all parties follow the three W’s: wear a cloth face covering, wait 6 feet apart and avoid close contact, and wash your hands often. Please stay informed of all local and state policies that are in place to ensure best practices are followed.
MSC Resources - Superior Court
Forms, rules, mediator ethics, and court contacts.
FFS Resources
Forms, rules, mediator ethics, and court contacts.
Clerk Mediator Resources - Estate and Guardianship
Forms, rules, mediator ethics, and court contacts.
District Criminal Court Mediator Resources
Forms, rules, mediator ethics, and court contacts.
Continuing Mediator Education Information for Certified Mediators
CME Information for Certified Mediators.
Continuing Mediator Education Information for Sponsors
CME Information for Sponsors of CME Programs.
Renew Certification
Mediator Certification Renewal Credit Card FAQ.
Mediator Ethics
Information mediators need to conduct themselves ethically and in accordance with program rules.
Standards of Professional Conduct for Mediators
These standards are promulgated by the Supreme Court under subsection 7A-38.2(a) of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
Commission Seeks Comment
Provide feedback on proposed policy changes, rule changes, or other matters of interest.
DRC Advisory Opinions and Policy
To provide guidance to mediators.
DRC Policies and Guidelines
Policies adopted to date by the Commission.
Dispute Resolution Commission Articles and News
A central library of newsletters, articles, news, books, and other resources related to dispute resolution.
N.C. Programs Using NCDRC Certified Mediators
Find links to North Carolina agencies and federal courts using NCDRC certified mediators.
Pre-litigation Farm Nuisance Resources
Forms, rules, mediator ethics, and court contacts.