How to become a mediator in Kansas
Who certifies or lists mediators in Kansas?
Director of Dispute Resolution, Kansas Office of Judicial Administration, registers and approves neutrals and programs under standards for training and qualifications adopted by the Kansas Supreme Court (K.S.A. 5-503, 5-507, 5-510), advised by the Chief Justice-appointed Advisory Council on Dispute Resolution (K.S.A. 5-504).
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Kansas only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Kansas require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from Kansas’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Approved core mediator (civil) - Supreme Court Rules 905-922 Director of Dispute Resolution, Office of Judicial Administration (K.S.A. 5-503, 5-510) | Not confirmed from the official source | Not confirmed from the official source |
| Approved domestic mediator (K.S.A. 23-3502 plus Rule 914) Director of Dispute Resolution, Office of Judicial Administration | Not confirmed from the official source | Not confirmed from the official source |
| Approved neutral (mediator) registered with and approved by the Director of Dispute Resolution (Dispute Resolution Act, K.S.A. 5-501 et seq.) Director of Dispute Resolution, Office of Judicial Administration (K.S.A. 5-503, 5-510) | Training and qualification standards set by Kansas Supreme Court rule; registration and approval by the Director (K.S.A. 5-510(a)) | Annual continuing education as prescribed by the Director or Supreme Court rule (K.S.A. 5-510(b)) (annual) |
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Kansas?
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 Kansas or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- Kansas Statutes Chapter 5, Article 5 – Dispute Resolution (Kansas Revisor of Statutes)
- K.S.A. 5-510 – Supreme court adopts standards
- K.S.A. 5-503 – Director of dispute resolution
- K.S.A. 23-3501 to 23-3506 – Mediation in domestic relations cases (Kansas Revisor of Statutes)
- kscourts.gov/KSCourts/media/KsCourts/Rules/Rule-916.pdf
- 11jd.kscourts.gov/Rules-Orders/Rules/Mediation-Practicum
- ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch05/005_005_0002.html
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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