Mediation and Your Case in the District Court

The Districts Court coordinates a mediation program that differs from county to county. After a case is filed in the District Court, an alternative dispute resolution coordinator will screen the case to see if it might benefits form mediation. Most courts will offer a chance to mediate before the trial. Some courts offer same day mediation on the day of the trial. All programs are voluntary.

Wondering if your court will help you find a mediator? Here is a county by county listing of help.

TIP – Do not click on your county on the map. Instead scroll down to find out about the mediation program at your local District Court.

In addition, the District Court works with other mediation programs throughout Maryland. One such program is the Maryland Association of Community Mediation Centers (MACMC). You may request mediation by contacting them. MACMC will help you decide if mediation is appropriate. MACMC will refer you to a local program that will contact all parties involved to discuss the mediation and make necessary arrangements.

Read more to “see if mediation is for you” in a District Court brochure which has an audio description of the mediation process.