Alternative Dispute Resolution is a mechanism by which different types of legal disputes are resolved through out-of-court processes like arbitration, and mediation as an alternative to civil litigation. ADR methods can be effective in reducing the time, money, and adversarial nature associated with traditional court-based proceedings.
San Lucas is a census-designated place (CDP) in Monterey County, California, United States. San Lucas is located on the Salinas River 8 miles (13 km) southeast of King City, at an elevation of 410 feet (125 m). The population was 419 at the 2000 census.