How to become a mediator in Minnesota
Who certifies or lists mediators in Minnesota?
State Court Administrator (Minnesota Judicial Branch) establishes and publishes rosters of Qualified Neutrals in civil and family categories for those who complete certified training (Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 114.12); neutrals are subject to the ADR Ethics Board. Parties may also agree on a non-roster neutral (Rule 114.04(b)).
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Minnesota only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Minnesota require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from Minnesota’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Civil facilitative/hybrid neutral (mediator) roster Minnesota State Court Administrator (ADR rosters; ADR Ethics Board) | 30 (max 15 lecture, min 15 experiential) | 18 hours (3-year period; report to SCAO within 60 days after period) |
| Family law facilitative/hybrid neutral (mediator) roster Minnesota State Court Administrator (ADR rosters; ADR Ethics Board) | 40 (at least 40% experiential) | 18 hours (3-year period; report to SCAO within 60 days after period) |
| Parenting time expeditor / parenting consultant (family hybrid roster) Minnesota State Court Administrator (ADR rosters; ADR Ethics Board) | PTE 12 / PC 18 certified training (at least 40% experiential), on top of 40-h family mediator training | 18 hours (3-year period; report to SCAO within 60 days after period) |
Other requirements
- Civil facilitative/hybrid neutral (mediator) roster: Roster application to SCAO
- Family law facilitative/hybrid neutral (mediator) roster: Roster application to SCAO
- Parenting time expeditor / parenting consultant (family hybrid roster): Parenting roles: be family facilitative neutral, 5 years high-conflict family experience, recognized practitioner
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 114 – Alternative Dispute Resolution (Office of the Revisor of Statutes)
- Minnesota Statewide ADR Neutral Roster (State Court Administrator)
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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