How to become a mediator in North Dakota
Who certifies or lists mediators in North Dakota?
State court administrator maintains rosters of neutrals for civil mediation, civil arbitration, domestic relations/contested child proceedings mediation, and post-judgment domestic relations and estate mediation, with minimum training standards (N.D.R.Ct. 8.9). Parties may choose a neutral who is not on the roster.
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers North Dakota only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does North Dakota require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from North Dakota’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Civil mediator roster State Court Administrator (N.D.R.Ct. 8.9, eff. 7/1/2026) | 30 (including at least 15 hours role-play) | 9 hours (every 3 years) |
| Domestic relations / contested child proceedings mediator roster State Court Administrator (N.D.R.Ct. 8.9, eff. 7/1/2026) | 40 domestic relations mediation training including at least 2 hours domestic abuse | 9 hours (every 3 years) |
| Post-judgment domestic relations mediator roster State Court Administrator (N.D.R.Ct. 8.9, eff. 7/1/2026) | 40 including at least 2 hours domestic abuse | 9 hours (every 3 years) |
| Post-judgment estate mediator roster State Court Administrator (N.D.R.Ct. 8.9, eff. 7/1/2026) | 40 domestic relations or civil mediation training | 9 hours (every 3 years) |
Other requirements
- Civil mediator roster: Written credentials to SCA; SCA may charge a reasonable roster fee and yearly renewal fee
- Domestic relations / contested child proceedings mediator roster: Bachelor's in behavioral science plus 2 years family/child intervention, or master's plus 1 year, or law license plus 2 years domestic relations experience
- Post-judgment domestic relations mediator roster: Law license plus 2 years domestic relations experience
- Post-judgment estate mediator roster: Law license
Do I need a state credential to mediate in North Dakota?
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 North Dakota or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- N.D.R.Ct. 8.9, Roster of ADR Neutrals
- N.D.R.Ct. 8.1, Family Mediation Program
- Family Law Mediation Program, ND Courts
- N.D.R.Ct. 8.8, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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