Dispute Resolution Services Division, Virginia Judicial System

Providing access to justice through collaborative problem solving options since 1991.

The Division of Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) is charged with providing an array of dispute resolution options within Virginia's court system and evaluating the effectiveness of programs offering such options. DRS oversees the certification of mediators and of mediation training programs in Virginia, and enforces standards of ethics and training guidelines for certified mediators. DRS promotes  ...