New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 22. Judiciary |
Subtitle A. Judicial Administration |
Chapter I. Standards and Administrative Policies |
Subchapter C. Rules of the Chief Administrator of the Courts |
Part 146. Guidelines for Qualifications and Training of Adr Neutrals Serving on Court Rosters |
Sec. 146.2. Definitions
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- (a) Neutral shall refer to both mediators and neutral evaluators.(b) Mediation shall refer to a confidential dispute resolution process in which a neutral third party (the mediator) helps parties identify issues, clarify perceptions and explore options for a mutually acceptable outcome.(c) Neutral evaluation shall refer to a confidential, non-binding process in which a neutral third party (the neutral evaluator) with expertise in the subject matter relating to the dispute provides an assessment of likely court outcomes of a case or an issue in an effort to help parties reach a settlement.