Welcome to the Civil Mediation InfoHub! For your convenience, below are the processes, forms, tips & templates for managing NVMS CRC’s court cases.
Please note there are different procedures if you mediate via Fairfax County’s Matterhorn Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform instead of mediating in-person in Arlington GDC, The City of Falls Church GDC or Loudoun County GDC.
These documents provide the guides and reminders for conducting successful online and in-person mediations. If you have any questions, contact Lydia Ray, Court & Community Programs Coordinator (CCPC), at lydia.ray@nvms.us.
ODR Procedures and Documents
Checklist For Scheduling, Preparing, Conducting and Concluding Your Online Mediation Session
Mediation Session Tips & Ground Rules for Parties
Online Mediation Intro Call Checklist from NVMS Mediator, Lucy Roberts
GDC Online Mediation Process -FAQ
ODR FORMS
Below are the documents included in a final case file. The mediator is responsible for sending the Intake Form to NVMS CRC’s CCPC and the Evaluation of Mediation and Mediator to the parties.
Agreement to Participate in Online Mediation
Fairfax GDC is operating online and in person. If mediating online the actual Agreement to Participate in Online Mediation is to be circulated by the coordinator to obtain electronic signatures from the parties and mediator(s). You may download this form by clicking the downward facing arrow to the left of the printer symbol.
Mediated Agreement – Fillable for Online Mediation
If you are mediating online, this form will be fill out by the mediator assigned to your case and circulated by the court coordinator for everyone to sign.
Intake Form – Fillable for Online Mediation
To be sent by mediator to lydia.ray@nvms.us after the mediation is complete. This is necessary for regular NVMS CRC’s case management and invoicing procedures.
ODR Evaluation Link:
For cases mediated online, please send the parties the evaluation using this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VDNV9ZW
In-Person Mediation Procedures and Documents
GDC Court Packet: Includes all documents needed for in-person mediation in Arlington GDC, The City of Falls Church GDC or Loudoun County GDC.
Please print, scan and email filled out case packet to lydia.ray@nvms.us after the mediation is complete.
Evaluation of in-person Mediation and Mediator(s) Form
To be sent by mediator to parties following the mediation session.