How to become a mediator in Alabama
Who certifies or lists mediators in Alabama?
Alabama Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution, through its administrative arm the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, keeps the state court mediator roster of mediators who meet the Commission's Mediation Registration Standards and Procedures. The Center states that it does not certify mediators; the roster is a registration.
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Alabama only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Alabama require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from Alabama’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Court-roster general (registration) Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution (for Ala. Sup. Ct. Commission on Dispute Resolution) | 20 hours | No statewide requirement found |
| Domestic relations (registration) Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution (for Ala. Sup. Ct. Commission on Dispute Resolution) | 40 hours | No statewide requirement found |
Other requirements
- Court-roster general (registration): Age of majority; good character; one of: attorney with 4 years experience, or bachelor's plus 5 years management experience (or HS plus 8 years) plus 10 mediations in prior 2 years, or attorney plus law-school clinical mediation course; training within 2 years before application; $30 application fee, $175 annual fee; 10 hours/year pro bono on request
- Domestic relations (registration): Attorney/licensed professional or master's plus 5 years or bachelor's plus 8 years experience (with domestic case mediations in prior 2 years for some routes); training within 2 years; $30 application fee, $175 annual fee; 10 hours/year pro bono on request
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Alabama?
State credentials and court rosters mainly matter for court-ordered or court-connected cases, where a court may require a mediator from its own list. If you plan to mediate cases that people bring to you privately, check whether Alabama or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution (state office of dispute resolution)
- Find a Mediator – state court mediator roster
- Alabama Mandatory Mediation Act, Ala. Code § 6-6-20
- Court ADR – Alabama Appellate Mediation Program
- alabamaadr.org/web/roster-documents/documents/med_ADRC_Mediator_Standards_Rev_2026-04.pdf
- alabamaadr.org/web/roster-documents/documents/applications/Mediation_Application_revised_2
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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