63G-5-102. Definitions.
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63G-5-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1)"Agency" is defined in Section 63G-4-103 .
(2)"Alternative dispute resolution" or "ADR" means a process other than litigation used to resolve disputes including mediation, arbitration, facilitation, regulatory negotiation, fact-finding, conciliation, early neutral evaluation, and policy dialogues.
(3)"ADR organization" is defined in Section 78B-6-202 .
(a)"ADR provider" means a neutral person who:
(i)meets the qualifications established by Judicial Council rules authorized under Section 78B-6-205 ; and
(ii)conducts an ADR procedure.
(b)"ADR provider" includes an arbitrator, mediator, and early neutral evaluator and may be an employee or an independent contractor.
(5)"Arbitration" means a private hearing before an ADR provider or panel of ADR providers who hear the evidence, consider the contentions of the parties, and enter a written award to resolve the issues presented.
(6)"Mediation" is defined in Section 78B-6-202 .
(7)"Neutral" means a person who holds himself out to the public as a qualified person trained to use alternative dispute resolution techniques to resolve conflicts.
Amended by Chapter 3 , 2008 General Session
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382 , 2008 General Session