Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan
The 62A District Court is a proud partner of the Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan (DRCWM). The DRCWM provides restorative and mediation services to the community at low or no cost.
The DRCWM is also a site for MI-Resolve, a new online service from the Michigan Supreme Court’s State Court Administrative Office that provides a free, quick, and easy way of resolving disputes. Through MI-Resolve, parties can resolve their disputes online with or without the help of a mediator. The process involves answering a few questions and then following the online directions. Parties can also arrange to meet in person with a mediator or videoconferencing.
Types of cases:
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Claims alleging that money is owed (small claims and general civil)
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Contract disputes
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Neighborhood disputes
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Landlord/tenant matters (rent owed and repairs, but not eviction proceedings)
NOTE: Parties do not need a lawyer to use this service. Currently, the MI-Resolve system can only accommodate two parties to a dispute.
Individuals do not need to have a case filed in court to use MI-Resolve, but if a case is pending in court, parties can still use this service to try to reach a settlement before a hearing or trial date.
Visit http://drcwm.org for more information or to initiate services.
