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Purpose
The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee monitors current developments in fields of mediation, private judges, arbitration, and other means of settling lawsuits before and after a civil claim or complaint is filed. This committee reviews legislation and caselaw affecting ADR, examines Indiana's Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules, and studies improvement suggestions. The committee recently examined the ethical concerns related to a mediator's role with self-represented litigants, and is currently exploring issues related to foreclosure prevention and settlement conferences, the use of parenting coordinators, and expanding the use of arbitration. This committee plans to meet approximately three times a year.
Members
Hon. John Broden
St. Joseph Circuit Court
South Bend
Hon. Jeffrey Clymer
Porter Superior Court #2
Valparaiso
Hon. Elaine B. Brown
Indiana Court of Appeals
Indianapolis
Mag. Christopher Evans
Hamilton Circuit & Superior Courts
Noblesville
Mag. Sarah Glasser
Marion Superior Court
Indianapolis
Hon. Craig S. Goedde
Posey Circuit Court
Mount Vernon
Hon. Christina Klineman
Marion Superior Court
Indianapolis
Hon. Kara Krothe
Monroe Circuit Court
Bloomington
Hon. Brett Roy
Warrick Superior Court
Boonville
Hon. Christopher Spataro, Chair
Elkhart Superior Court
Elkhart
Mag. Regina Tidwell
Marion Superior Court
Indianapolis
Hon. Bob Witham
Henry Circuit Court
New Castle
Staff Contact
Joseph Fischer, Staff Attorney
Indiana Office of Court Services
251 N. Illinois Street, Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-233-1579
joseph.fischer@courts.in.gov
