Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 114.03

As amended through October 28, 2024

Rule 114.03 - Notice By Court and Advice by Attorneys About ADR Processes

(a)Notice. Upon request, and in cases where ADR is required under these rules, the court administrator shall provide information about ADR processes and the availability of a list of Neutrals who provide ADR services in that county.

(b)Duty to Advise Clients of ADR Processes. Upon being retained to advise on any civil dispute potentially subject to Rule 114, attorneys shall provide clients with information about available ADR processes .

Amended effective 1/1/2005; amended effective 1/1/2023; amended effective 1/1/2023.

Implementation Committee Comments-1993

This rule is designed to provide attorneys and parties to a dispute with information on the efficacy and availability of ADR processes. Court personnel are in the best position to provide this information. A brochure has been developed, which can be used by court administrators to give information about ADR processes to attorneys and parties. The State Court Administrator's office will maintain a master list of all qualified neutrals, and will update the list and distribute it annually to court administrators.

Advisory Committee Comment-1996 Amendment

This change is made only to remove an ambiguity in the phrasing of the rule and to add titles to the subdivisions. Neither change is intended to affect the meaning or interpretation of the rule.

Advisory Committee Comment - 2022 Amendment

Rule 114.03 sets forth similar duties on the part of the court administrator (to provide information) and by attorneys for the parties (to advise their clients) about available ADR processes.