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.
Merrimac is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States northwest of Madison. The population was 416 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Merrimac. It is the location of the Merrimac Ferry, a free ferry across the Wisconsin River operated by the state.