Alternative Dispute Resolution in Kentucky
This page covers alternative dispute resolution as it applies in Kentucky — 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 Kentucky
Kentucky state law
- Labor and Human Rights › Chapter 336 — Labor and EmploymentKY 336 § 336.700
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Contracts › Chapter 371 — Formality and Assignability of Contracts -- Installment Sales ContractsKY 371 § 371.405
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Education › Chapter 156 — Department of EducationKY 156 § 156.730
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Labor and Human Rights › Chapter 342 — Workers' CompensationKY 342 § 342.277
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Education › Chapter 159 — Compulsory AttendanceKY 159 § 159.150
- Education › Chapter 161 — School Employees -- Teachers' Retirement and TenureKY 161 § 161.135
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 Kentucky.
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.