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Division 8: Alternative Dispute Resolution

California Rules of Court — Civil Rules – 2026

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All Parts

Division 1: General Provisions Division 2: Waiver of Fees and Costs Division 3: Filing and Service Division 4: Parties and Actions Division 6: Proceedings Division 7: Civil Case Management Division 8: Alternative Dispute Resolution Division 9: References Division 10: Discovery Division 11: Law and Motion Division 12: Settlement Division 13: Dismissal of Actions Division 15: Trial Division 16: Post-trial Division 17: Attorney's Fees and Costs Division 18: Judgments Division 19: Postjudgment and Enforcement of Judgments Division 20: Unlawful Detainers Division 21: Rules for Small Claims Actions Division 22: Petitions Under the California Environmental Quality Act Division 23: Miscellaneous

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Chapter 1: General Provisions Rules 3.800–3.800

Chapter 2: Judicial Arbitration

Chapter 2: Judicial Arbitration Rules 3.810–3.830

Chapter 3: General Rules Relating to Mediation of Civil Cases

Article 1: Procedures for All Court Mediation Programs Rules 3.835–3.845 Article 2: Rules of Conduct for Mediators in Court-Connected Mediation Programs for Civil Cases Rules 3.850–3.860 Article 3: Requirements for Addressing Complaints About Court-Program Mediators Rules 3.865–3.872

Chapter 4: Civil Action Mediation Program Rules

Chapter 4: Civil Action Mediation Program Rules Rules 3.890–3.898