How to become a mediator in Missouri
Who certifies or lists mediators in Missouri?
No statewide certification body confirmed. Circuits approve mediators for their own programs (e.g., the 16th Circuit's List of Court Approved Mediators for its subsidized mediation program).
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Missouri only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Missouri require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from Missouri’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Court-annexed ADR provider (Sup. Ct. Rule 17 – civil) Circuit courts (local ADR lists); no statewide certifying body | 16 ('at least sixteen hours of formal training', Rule 17.04 as quoted by Greene County Family Court application dated 3/14/2025) | Not confirmed from the official source |
| Domestic relations / custody mediator (Sup. Ct. Rule 88.05) Circuit courts (approve training program and maintain lists) | 20 hours child custody mediation training in a program approved by the court | Not confirmed from the official source |
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Missouri?
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 Missouri or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- RSMo § 452.372 – Alternative dispute resolution in custody cases (Missouri Revisor of Statutes)
- 16th Judicial Circuit (Jackson County) – Mediation
- 16th Circuit – List of Court Approved Mediators, Subsidized Mediation Program
- Missouri Courts
- 7th Circuit (Clay County) – Office of Dispute Resolution Services
- Greene County Family Court – Mediator Application (quotes Rules 17.04 and 88.05)
- courts.mo.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules (Rules 17 and 88
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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