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HRS §613-1

What key terms mean in this law

This section defines important words used in this law. It explains that alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a way to solve disagreements without going to court. It also defines the board, the center, and government agencies.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Alternative dispute resolution" or "ADR" means methods, procedures, or techniques that are used to resolve differences voluntarily and that do not require a traditional and formal adjudicatory trial or contested hearing. These methods include, but are not limited to, mediation, contractual arbitration, fact-finding, consensus-building, and neutral-expert evaluation. "Board" means the board of advisors of the center for alternative dispute resolution. "Center" means the center for alternative dispute resolution. "Government agencies" means the offices, departments, branches, and other subdivisions of state and county governments.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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