The president of the CPR Legal Program to Develop Alternatives to Litigation writes this cover letter to chief judges and chairpersons of Civil Justice Reform Act advisory groups in order to transmit a statement about ADR prepared by CPR's Judicial Project Advisory Council.
Duane Rex Lee writes to inform Administrative Office director L. Ralph Mecham of upcoming meetings to review district cost and delay reduction plans, and to discuss long-term strategies for reforming ADR and pretrial procedures.
The CPR Judicial Project Advisory Council's statement to the courts on ADR. Contains recommendations and concerns regarding resources, judicial vacancies, and the quality of court-sponsored ADR procedures.