Matterhorn founder J.J. Prescott recently responded to questions from Pew Trusts about online dispute resolution (ODR). The responses published June 4, 2019 on Pew’s online site discuss the impact, outcomes, and potential of ODR. In addition, the article addresses the best methods for courts to measure and evaluate ODR platform success and value.
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ODR for Warrant Resolution at the 16th District Court
The 16th District Court has been offering traffic infraction ODR since 2016. Now, the court has expanded this program to include ODR for warrant resolution.
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Arizona Court Offers ODR for Civil Debt Cases
Until today, most people who were part of a civil debt case in Maricopa County, Arizona had to go to court to resolve their matter. While that option remains, people can now participate in civil debt proceedings from their personal computer, tablet, or mobile phone.
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Hawaii Dispute Resolution Center Extends Mediation Services with ODR
The Mediation Center of the Pacific (MCP) has been offering dispute resolution services to the people of Hawaii since 1979. In 2019, they extended their peaceful approach to working through conflict with online dispute resolution.
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Detroit Legal News Features ODR to Remove Barriers to Recovery
The Detroit Legal News recently published an op-ed by research scholar Meghan M. O’Neil focused on the use of online dispute resolution (ODR) to remove barriers to recovery.
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Court Technology Bulletin Highlights 31st District Court
Judge Alexis G. Krot of the 31st District Court in Hamtramck, Michigan recently presented in an ODR session at the eCourts 2018 Conference. The session and Judge Krot were featured as a conference highlight in the December 18, 2018 NCSC Court Technology Bulletin.
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Churchill Fellowship Report Explores ODR
Churchill Fellow, Katarina Palmgren, explores the use of online dispute resolution (ODR) to resolve civil disputes in Victoria, Australia.
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Concentrate on Expansion of Access to Justice by Washtenaw County Courts
Washtenaw County courts recently expanded access to online case review through a cross-court partnership with Dawn Farm. Read Concentrate’s coverage of the program launch.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution on DeKalb County State Court
The DeKalb County State Court in Georgia recently launched Matterhorn online dispute resolution for traffic tickets. Read the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s coverage of the launch.
Southgate News-Herald on the 23rd District Court online resolution expansion
The 23rd District Court in Taylor, Michigan recently added online warrant and past due ticket dispute resolution with Matterhorn.