As used in this chapter:

1. (1) "Agency" is defined in Section 63G-4-103.
2. (2) "Alternative dispute resolution" or "ADR" means a process other than litigation used to resolve disputes including mediation, arbitration, facilitation, regulatory negotiation, fact-finding, conciliation, early neutral evaluation, and policy dialogues.
3. (3) "ADR organization" is defined in Section 78B-6-202.

4. (4)

   1. (a) "ADR provider" means a neutral person who:

      1. (i) meets the qualifications established by Judicial Council rules authorized under Section 78B-6-205; and
      2. (ii) conducts an ADR procedure.
   2. (b) "ADR provider" includes an arbitrator, mediator, and early neutral evaluator and may be an employee or an independent contractor.
5. (5) "Arbitration" means a private hearing before an ADR provider or panel of ADR providers who hear the evidence, consider the contentions of the parties, and enter a written award to resolve the issues presented.
6. (6) "Mediation" is defined in Section 78B-6-202.
7. (7) "Neutral" means a person who holds himself out to the public as a qualified person trained to use alternative dispute resolution techniques to resolve conflicts.

Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session