Alternative Dispute Resolution in Missouri
This page covers alternative dispute resolution as it applies in Missouri — 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 Missouri
Missouri state law
- Title XI — Education and Libraries › Chapter 162 — School DistrictsMO 162 § 162.961
Cited in 17 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXX — Domestic Relations › Chapter 452 — Dissolution of Marriage, Divorce, Alimony and Separate MaintenanceMO 452 § 452.375
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title IV — Executive Branch › Chapter 28 — Secretary of StateMO 28 § 28.035
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXIV — Business and Financial Institutions › Chapter 375 — Provisions Applicable to All Insurance CompaniesMO 375 § 375.246
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XII — Public Health and Welfare › Chapter 190 — Emergency ServicesMO 190 § 190.924
- Title XIV — Roads and Waterways › Chapter 226 — Department of TransportationMO 226 § 226.096
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 Missouri.
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.