The Twelfth Judicial Circuit’s Citizen Dispute Settlement Program is currently seeking individuals interested in becoming a volunteer county court mediator. Florida Supreme Court mediation certification training will be at NO COST to you! Individuals trained will be required to volunteer a minimal amount of their time pursuant to program requirements in a county of their choice (Sarasota, Manatee & DeSoto Counties). Certification training is scheduled for mid-October 2019.
The Citizen Dispute Settlement Program volunteers mediate a variety of disputes, such as; landlord/tenant, contracts, debts, neighborhood, condominium, employer/employee, and nuisances. In addition, volunteers mediate court-ordered cases in Small Claims Pre-trials and County Civil Court.
For more information about the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Mediation Program and this unique training opportunity, please email Heather Blanton or contact her by phone at (941) 861-7808, or visit the Citizen Dispute Settlement Program Page. For more information about becoming a Florida Supreme Court Mediator, please visit the Alternative Dispute Resolution Page from the Florida Courts website.