Alternative Dispute Resolution in Florida
This page covers alternative dispute resolution as it applies in Florida — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what alternative dispute resolution protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern alternative dispute resolution in Florida
Florida state law
- Title V - JUDICIAL BRANCH > Chapter 39 - PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO CHILDREN > Part I - GENERAL PROVISIONSFL 39 § 39.01
Cited in 41 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXI - LABOR > Chapter 440 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATIONFL 440 § 440.13
Cited in 23 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XLVIII - EARLY LEARNING-20 EDUCATION CODE > Chapter 1002 - STUDENT AND PARENTAL RIGHTS AND EDUCATIONAL CHOICES > Part III - EDUCATIONAL CHOICEFL 1002 § 1002.33
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXIII - MOTOR VEHICLES > Chapter 320 - MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSESFL 320 § 320.64
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXVII - INSURANCE > Chapter 627 - INSURANCE RATES AND CONTRACTS > Part I - RATES AND RATING ORGANIZATIONSFL 627 § 627.351
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XLVIII - EARLY LEARNING-20 EDUCATION CODE > Chapter 1001 - EARLY LEARNING-20 GOVERNANCE > Part II - SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNANCEFL 1001 § 1001.42
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 9 — Arbitration
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Federal Arbitration Act
Federal statute providing for judicial facilitation of private dispute resolution through arbitration. Codified at 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for alternative dispute resolution in Florida.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.