 Bill Owens |
Governor's Task Force on
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Task Force Co-Chairs and Governor's CounselRebecca A. Koppes Conway, Esq. - Co-Chair |
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Exhibit 6: ADR Disclosure Form |
Exhibit 6 to Final Report of Governor's Task Force on Civil Justice Reform Proposed Alternative Dispute Resolution Disclosure Form [Types and definitions of ADR are provided on other side of this form] I understand that ADR is a method of resolving disputes utilizing a third-party neutral and may permit parties actively to participate in determining the outcome of the dispute. I understand that ADR procedures may be less costly, more efficient, and more flexible than litigation in some cases. I have reviewed the specific types of ADR on the other side of this form and have considered various factors including the expense of ADR and of litigation and the parties' relationships, interests and objectives.
ÿ I recommend ADR be used.Type of ADR:
ÿ I recommend ADR not be used, for the following reasons [you MUST identify a reason, and provide a written explanation, of why ADR is not recommended]:
ÿ I claim physical or psychological abuse.ÿ I require specific results with little latitude for a negotiated settlement.ÿ I need an adjudicated result to establish a legal precedent.ÿ There are insurmountable barriers to ADR.ÿ The cost of ADR is higher than the relief I am seeking.ÿ Previous attempts to resolve the dispute using ADR have not been successful.Explanation of the above:
Signature of Attorney or Pro Se Party [Attorney's signature is representation that attorney has complied with Rule 2.1, Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct] Court Action:
ÿ Concur with recommendation.ÿ Do not concur with recommendation.ÿ Order no ADRÿ Order ADRType: ÿ Mediation ÿ Arbitration ÿ Other: ___________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________ Signature of Judge |