How to become a mediator in Utah
Who certifies or lists mediators in Utah?
Utah State Court Roster of ADR providers, kept by the Administrative Office of the Courts' ADR Program Director, with a separate roster for qualified divorce mediators (divorce mediators must be on the roster under Utah Code § 78B-6-205, per the courts' divorce mediation page).
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers Utah only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does Utah require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from Utah’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Utah court-approved ADR roster mediator (UCJA 4-510.03) ADR Program Director, Administrative Office of the Courts | 40 court-approved basic training within last 3 years, as one course from one court-approved provider | 6 hours (per year) |
| Utah court roster - qualified divorce mediator ADR Program Director, AOC | Basic 40 plus 32 court-approved divorce training within 3 years (single course, single provider) | 6 hours (per year) |
Other requirements
- Utah court-approved ADR roster mediator (UCJA 4-510.03): 10 hours observing a court-qualified mediator plus 10 hours mediating/co-mediating; pass ethics exam; 3 pro bono mediations/year; good moral character; annual requalification (6 sessions or 24 hours of mediation, annual report)
- Utah court roster - qualified divorce mediator: Observe 2, co-mediate 2, be observed conducting 2 divorce mediations, each debriefed with a Domestic Mentor (mentor may charge)
Do I need a state credential to mediate in Utah?
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 Utah or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- Utah Courts, Mediation / ADR
- Utah State Court Roster of mediators and arbitrators
- Court Roster qualifications
- Divorce Mediation Program
- legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php
- utcourts.gov/en/about/miscellaneous/mediation/provider/faq.html
- utcourts.gov/en/about/miscellaneous/mediation/provider/approved-training.html
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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