World Map of Courts Using Online Dispute Resolution
This is a renewed reminder to contribute to and utilize the World Map of Courts Using Online Dispute Resolution.
The National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution has created a world map for courts that use online dispute resolution (ODR). So far, we have listed 150+ locations for the USA. There are many more globally of course as well as in the US and we invite you to add them and share this link with your colleagues to either add to or to utilize for their ODR research and advocacy activities.
Ironically, we are listing the ‘physical’ location of courts, however, it will be very useful to see where we have knowledge of courts using ODR and where we may need to do outreach to find out more about how ODR is being used by courts in a variety of settings.
How is ODR defined for the purposes of this map?
The map link is located on NCTDR under Courts Using ODR stating:
“Information crowdsourced relying on the those making submissions to identify the courts as using ODR. A shared definition of what is ODR is not provided and those assisting with updated the map are encouraged to view the National Center for Information Technology’s document Framing the Parameters of Online Dispute Resolution to assist in determining if ODR is in use. Feel free to add what is missing directly to the map or send updates, additions, and revisions to rulecol@yahoo.com. For updates on what courts are doing particularly in response to COVID, see remotecourts.org for global info and for state courts in the U.S. see the National Center for State Courts.”
The data is crowdsourced so anyone can add and here are instructions for adding a spot to the map:
- Type the court name and address in the search bar
- Once it places a pin on the map, if it is accurate, press “Add” and you can edit the title and put the link to the ODR access log in or information from the court in the open field for typing.
