Dispute Resolution Commission
Supreme Court Adopts Rule Amendments
The amendments to arbitration and mediation rules are effective May 1, 2023.
North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Unveils New Logo
The previous DRC logo has been retired and no longer used by the Commission.
Find a Mediator
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- Find the Guide to Selecting a Mediator
- Locate a DRC Certified Mediator for the following case types:
- Mediated Settlement Conferences in Superior Court
- Family Financial Settlement Conferences in District Court
- Clerk Programs through the Clerk of Superior Court
- Public Sanctions Issued
Mediator Certification Renewal
Mediator Certification Renewal Fiscal Year 2023-2024Renewal Period: July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
- Renew your mediator certification(s)
- Update your Mediator Profile (Your profile can be updated anytime during the year.)
- NCDRC Renewal Frequently Asked Questions
- NCDRC Online Safety Awareness
Click the DRC logo to access your mediator information.
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Mediators Toolbox
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The Mediator's Toolbox
Find the forms and documents mediators most often request and need.
More Information
Mediator Resources
Mediator's Toolbox - find the forms and documents mediators most often request and need.
File a Complaint Against a Mediator
Find out how to file a complaint against a mediator.
Mediator Certification
The Commission certifies mediators serving four court-based mediation programs.
Mediator Login
Log in to your mediator account.
Other Mediation Resources
Other Mediation and other forms of dispute resolution operate both within and without the courts.
Certified Mediator Training Programs
The Dispute Resolution Commission certifies mediation training programs.
DRC Advisory Opinions and Policy
To provide guidance to mediators.
Contact the Dispute Resolution Commission
Contact us for general questions about the Dispute Resolution Commission and our court-based programs.
Find a Mediator
When two parties can’t come to an agreement on a particular conflict, a mediator can help provide assistance.
Program Information
Explore the Mediated Settlement Conference, Family Financial Settlement, Clerk Mediation, District Criminal Court Mediation, and Pre-litigation Farm Nuisance programs.
Information for Parties Without Attorneys
Resources for pro se parties attending a mediated settlement conference.
About
The North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission was established in October of 1995, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-38.2. The Commission is charged primarily with certifying and regulating private mediators who serve the courts of this State. The Commission also recommends policy, rules, and rule revisions relating to dispute resolution in North Carolina's courts; provides support to court-based mediation programs; certifies mediation training programs; serves as a clearinghouse for information about court-based mediation programs; assists other State agencies interested in or providing dispute resolution services to their constituencies; publishes a newsletter, and maintains this website.
Staff and Members
Dispute Resolution Commission Staff
See the staff of the Dispute Resolution Commission.
Dispute Resolution Commission Members
See the members of the Dispute Resolution Commission.
Latest News
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Declares Third Week of October 2023 as Conflict Resolution Week
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North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Unveils New Logo
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Supreme Court Amends Mediation Rule Sets and Adopts New Standard of Professional Conduct for Mediators
Contact Us
Telephone(919) 890-1415Fax(919) 890-1935EmailDRCMediators@nccourts.org
Mailing addressN.C. Dispute Resolution Commission
PO Box 2448
Raleigh, NC 27602