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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
(4)(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 63G. General Government § 63G-5-102. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-63g-general-government/ut-code-sect-63g-5-102/
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