Alternative Dispute Resolution in Georgia
This page covers alternative dispute resolution as it applies in Georgia — 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 Georgia
Georgia state law
- Title 10. Commerce and Trade > Chapter 1. SELLING AND OTHER TRADE PRACTICESGA 10 § 10-1-641
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- Title 12. Conservation and Natural Resources > Chapter 10. INTERSTATE COMPACTSGA 12 § 12-10-110
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- Title 19 > Chapter 9. CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGSGA 19 § 19-9-3
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- Title 10. Commerce and Trade > Chapter 6B. Chapter 6BGA 10 § 10-6B-42
- Title 10. Commerce and Trade > Chapter 6B. Chapter 6BGA 10 § 10-6B-48
- Title 10. Commerce and Trade > Chapter 6B. Chapter 6BGA 10 § 10-6B-50
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 Georgia.
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.