Effective September 1, 2011 small claims cases filed in Las Vegas Justice Court will go through mediation.
The purpose of this pilot program is to settle small claims cases faster and in a way that both parties think is fair.
Mediation is an informal process in which neutral mediators assist the disputing parties in resolving their dispute by helping them identify issues and settlement options.
Mediations will be conducted by staff mediators of the Clark County Courts Neighborhood Justice Center at 330 S. 3rd Street, Suite 600, across the street from the Regional Justice Center.
Mediation programs for small-claims cases are already in place in many cities across the country. Chief Judge Karen Bennett-Haron of the Las Vegas Justice Court believes that the Court’s new mediation process will result in increased satisfaction among the parties, a reduction in the need for future litigation, and a more efficient use of judicial resources. If parties cannot resolve their issues in mediation, the case will be scheduled for trial at a later date.
For more information visit the court’s website or call (702) 455-3898.
