Community Dispute Resolution Program
The
Community Dispute Resolution Program (CDRP), is
a project of the Michigan Supreme Court Administrative
Office. It aims to settle disputes through mediation instead
of the traditional confrontational approach in court rooms.
Unlike litigation, meditation proposes "win-win" solutions.
CDRP mediators are trained volunteers who have completed an
extensive 40 hour training program and a supervised internship.
As
part of the program, there is a Center
for Dispute Resolution in Holland which serves both Ottawa
and Allegan counties.
| 2004
Facts for the CDRP center for Ottawa and Allegan County |
| New Cases |
236 |
| Resolution Rate |
74 % |
| Facilitations |
2 |
| Average Days a Case is Open |
21 |
| Businesses Served |
89 |
| Residents Served |
759 |
| City of Holland |
165 |
| Holland Township |
152 |
| Grand Haven |
33 |
| Zeeland |
63 |
| Park Township |
34 |
| Allegan County |
71 |
| Other |
241 |
| Types of Disputes Mediated |
|
| Consumer/Merchant |
5 % |
| Breach of Contract |
18 % |
| Domestic Relations |
24 % |
| Employment |
4 % |
| Victim/Juvenile Offender |
10 % |
| Landlord/Tenant |
12 % |
| Neighborhood |
2 % |
| Professional/Client |
6 % |
| Property |
15 % |
| School Concerns |
4 % |
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