Alternative Dispute Resolution in Virginia
This page covers alternative dispute resolution as it applies in Virginia — 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 Virginia
Virginia state law
- Counties, Cities and Towns › Chapter 15. Local Government Personnel, Qualification for Office, Bonds, Dual Office Holding and Certain Local Government Officers › Article 1. General Provisions for Certain Officers and EmployeesVA 15.2 § 15.2-1507
Cited in 27 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Domestic Relations › Chapter 6. Divorce, Affirmation and AnnulmentVA 20 § 20-103
Cited in 24 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Courts Not of Record › Chapter 11. Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts › Article 9. DispositionVA 16.1 § 16.1-278.15
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems › Chapter 31. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Compact of 1966VA 33.2 § 33.2-3100
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Courts Not of Record › Chapter 4.1. District Courts › Article 3. Administration and Supervision of the District CourtsVA 16.1 § 16.1-69.35
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Administration of Government › Chapter 12. Department of Human Resource ManagementVA 2.2 § 2.2-1202.1
Cited in 1 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 Virginia.
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.