BECOMING A MEDIATOR
                                                     

Georgia Office Of Dispute Resolution (GODR)

REGISTRY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

The JCA has an approved course to help you meet the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution’s (GODR) requirements. The five-day, 40-Hour Basic Mediation Skills meets the GODR training requirements. The 5-day training provides the 28-hour basic mediation skills training and the 5 required observations needed to apply for registration. An applicant for GODR registry must apply for registration within 18 months of completing the basic course.

You may get an application form to become a registered neutral (mediator) online from the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. At this site a link to the application is on the main page:
                                         

The mailing address for GODR is:

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
244 Washington Street, SW – Suite 423
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-5900

You may e-mail the GODR at:  

Their telephone number is 404-463-3788.

GODR is the final decision maker regarding an applicant’s registration as a neutral in Georgia. The JCA recommends that you review these requirements before enrolling in any mediation training.

To find requirements in other states, you may want to contact the state court system.