Early Settlement Mediation - Oklahoma County

the alternative dispute resolution system in oklahoma is currently made up of thirteen community-based mediation centers (early settlement) and eleven programs developed by state agencies. this system which was authorized (1983) and funded (1985) by the state legislature through the oklahoma dispute resolution act, 12 o.s. supp. 1997, § 1801 et seq., is administered and supervised by the administrative director of the courts (adc) through his designee, the adr system director, with the ongoing input of the dispute resolution advisory board. in mediation a neutral, third party helps those in conflict define issues, explore solutions and reach practical, workable and mutually satisfactory agreements. mediation seeks to prevent conflicts from escalating, saving everyone involved the time and expense of going to court. if you are interested in becoming a volunteer mediator, contact us today by phone at (405) 945-8664 or by email at early.settlement@osuokc.edu