Arbitration is a dispute resolution process whereby a neutral third person or panel, called an arbitrator or arbitration panel, considers the facts and arguments presented by the parties and renders a decision, which may be binding or nonbinding. Fla. Stat. Section 44.1011. The court may refer a contested civil action to nonbinding arbitration which shall be conducted according to the rules of practice and procedure adopted by the Supreme Court. Fla. Stat. Section 44.103. The parties may also agree in writing to submit a contested civil dispute to voluntary binding arbitration. Fla. Stat. Section 44.104.

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• Arbitrator List
• Stipulation and Order to Conduct NBA via Remote
• Arbitrator Report
• Circuit Civil Mediator Report
• County Court Mediator Report
• Family Mediator Report

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• Notice of Change of Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address
• Request to be Excused from E-Mail Service

CONTACT INFORMATION

Lee County
Phone: (239) 533-3353
Email: L2@ca.cjis20.org

Charlotte County
Phone: (941) 637-2317

Collier County
Phone: (239) 252-8704