Civil Stipulation and Order to ADR Form and Instructions
San Mateo Superior Court · Adoption
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Last updated July 19, 2026
This form is used when two parties in a civil lawsuit agree to try resolving their dispute through alternative dispute resolution (like mediation or arbitration) instead of going to trial, and they submit this agreement to the court for approval. Someone involved in a civil case—such as a person suing or being sued over money, property, or contracts—would use this form if they and the other side want to work with a neutral third party to settle their disagreement.
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