This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
Indiana courts allow several ways to settle disputes outside of a regular trial, and this rule explains when those methods apply. It covers all the non-binding options listed in Rule 1.3, meaning processes where the final decision is not forced on the people involved. Instead, these methods help people work toward an agreement on their own.
If you are part of a court case in Indiana, this rule tells you that these guidelines will apply anytime you use one of the approved non-binding dispute resolution methods. Think of it as the starting point that sets the stage for the more detailed rules that follow, which explain how each specific method works.
