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Local attorney urges Harrison County to explore court alternative dispute-resolution system
Summary
JD McMullen presented a proposal to establish a civil alternative dispute resolution system, saying pooled fees could support operations and judges would retain discretion to refer cases; commissioners agreed to a due-diligence period to study models and funding.
JD McMullen told the Harrison County Commissioners Court on Oct. 8 that the county can create an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) system to handle civil disputes and reduce pressure on the courts.
McMullen, introduced to the court as a presenter on the agenda item, described ADR primarily as mediation and said it offers a low-cost way for litigants to settle cases outside the traditional courtroom. He said Harrison County's recent filings returned about $60,000 in civil-fee receipts for the county during the period he examined, but that pooling resources across neighboring counties could create an operating…
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