Mediation and ADR
Remote mediation
Also called online mediation or virtual mediation
Mediation held by video or phone instead of in person.[1][2]
In more detail
Florida's civil rules allow remote mediation when the referral order, the parties' agreement or a court order provides for it.[1] Since April 20, 2026, the Northern District of California holds its mediation and early neutral evaluation sessions by videoconference unless all participants agree to meet in person.[2] Florida's confidentiality law covers participants who attend by telephone or video.[3]
Varies by state
Rules on remote sessions, signatures and identity checks vary by state and court. Find your state’s rules.
Related terms
- Electronic signatureA way of signing electronically: a sound, symbol or process that a person adds to or links with an electronic record, meaning it as their signature.
- Appearance at mediationThe attendance a court's rules require for a party to count as present at mediation.
- MediationA process in which a neutral mediator helps the parties communicate and negotiate so they can reach their own voluntary agreement.
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Sources
The official documents this definition is based on, with the date we last read each one. Definitions are in our own words.
- Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules 1.700–1.750 (mediation), Oct. 1, 2026 edition (last read Oct. 10, 2026; not re-checked, because this host is on our do-not-fetch list)↩
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program↩
- Fla. Stat. § 44.403 (Mediation Confidentiality and Privilege Act; definitions)↩
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