1. The following types of cases may be accepted for dispute resolution at an approved dispute resolution center, subject to such limitations as the council prescribes by rule:
a. Civil claims and disputes, including but not limited to neighborhood disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, debtor-creditor disputes and consumer complaints.
b. Disputes concerning child custody and visitation rights.
c. Juvenile offenses.
d. Criminal complaints.
2. A center may accept cases referred by a court, prosecuting attorney, law enforcement officer, social service agency or any other interested person or agency, or at the request of the parties involved in the dispute. A case may be referred prior to the commencement of formal judicial proceedings or at any stage of such proceedings. The center shall provide follow-up information on the disposition of a case if the case was referred by a court and the court requests the information.
85 Acts, ch 134, §6
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