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.
Augusta is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. The population was 284 at the 2000 census. It is named after the daughter of D. J. Hogan, an early rancher. Augusta is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.