Alternative Dispute Resolution Research: Franklin County Municipal Court

The Dispute Resolution Program provides mediation services for the municipal court. Where deemed appropriate, civil cases filed in the General Division may be referred to mediation in an attempt to obviate the need for formal litigation. Mediations are conducted by court staff and trained community volunteers under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant of the Small Claims Division.

This Columbus City Attorney program facilitates check hearings between merchants and check writers whose checks have been returned for insufficient funds. These hearings attempt to resolve the situation without criminal charges being filed against the check writer.

Mediation of Franklin County criminal disputes through the Columbus City Attorney's office.

The Markup 4/6/22

11.06 Conciliation procedure. When requested by a party or ordered by a judge or magistrate and approved by the Small Claims Division Manager, the Small Claims Division shall conduct a mediation in an effort to assist the parties in resolving the dispute.