How to become a mediator in Maine
Who certifies or lists mediators in Maine?
Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (CADRES), Maine Judicial Branch, keeps statewide rosters of neutrals eligible to provide mediation and other ADR in Maine state courts; Foreclosure Diversion Program mediators must meet 14 M.R.S. § 6321-A.
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Maine only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Maine require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from Maine’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| CADRES Family Matters roster Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (CADRES), Maine Judicial Branch | 100 hours training+experience including 40 hours mediation process training (15 hours in last 2 years) | 12 hours (annual) |
| CADRES General Civil (District) / Superior Court civil roster Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (CADRES), Maine Judicial Branch | 100 hours training+experience including 40 hours mediation process training (15 hours in last 2 years) | 12 hours (annual) |
| CADRES Small Claims / FED (eviction) / debt collection roster Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (CADRES), Maine Judicial Branch | 50 hours training+experience including 20 hours mediation process training (8 hours in last 2 years) | 6 hours (small claims & FED) (annual) |
| CADRES Land Use/Environmental/Natural Gas roster Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (CADRES), Maine Judicial Branch | 110 hours including 40 hours process training (15 hours in last 2 years) | 12 hours (annual) |
Other requirements
- CADRES Family Matters roster: Application reviewed twice yearly (deadlines Jan 31, Jul 31); background check; CADRES orientation; sign independent-contractor contract (some rosters); Code of Conduct for ADR Neutrals
- CADRES General Civil (District) / Superior Court civil roster: Application reviewed twice yearly (deadlines Jan 31, Jul 31); background check; CADRES orientation; sign independent-contractor contract (some rosters); Code of Conduct for ADR Neutrals
- CADRES Small Claims / FED (eviction) / debt collection roster: Application reviewed twice yearly (deadlines Jan 31, Jul 31); background check; CADRES orientation; sign independent-contractor contract (some rosters); Code of Conduct for ADR Neutrals
- CADRES Land Use/Environmental/Natural Gas roster: Application reviewed twice yearly (deadlines Jan 31, Jul 31); background check; CADRES orientation; sign independent-contractor contract (some rosters); Code of Conduct for ADR Neutrals
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Maine?
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 Maine or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- Mediation and ADR – Maine Judicial Branch
- Information for Mediators (CADRES rosters)
- Code of Conduct for ADR Neutrals (PDF)
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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