WELCOME

At the Mediation Center, we specialize in fostering understanding and resolution through expert mediation services tailored to your unique needs. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through conflicts with compassion and professionalism, ensuring a positive outcome for all parties involved.

Mediators: Julie Borel & Rodney Norsworthy

History and Legacy

The Jasper Mediation Center was created on November 8, 2007 by the First Judicial District ADR Corporation. The Corporation was formed by Directors: Judge Joe Bob Golden, Judge Jerome Owens, Judge Mark Allen, Judge Truman Dougharty, together with attorneys Blair Bisbey and Steve Hollis.

The purpose of the Corporation was to administer an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program funded by fees collected by the District and County Clerks of Jasper and Newton County, Texas. State law requires the court clerks to collect fees from each civil case filed. A portion of the fees can be used to fund an ADR program. If a county does not have an ADR program, then the funds are distributed statewide to other ADR facilities.

Jasper County voted to create the ADR center, and has generously donated the use of an office in the County Courthouse Annex for this purpose. Later, the directors were increased to add the county judges of Sabine and San Augustine Counties, and funds from these counties were added to the operating budget.

For many years, the ADR center was managed by Co-Managers Charlie Nicholson, Ray Dubose and Texas Certified Mediator Rodney Norsworthy. Volunteers received training in the skills of mediation and since 2007 it is estimated that over 650 legal cases and disputes such as divorces, child custody battles, and small claims have been mediated at the center. These mediation efforts are supported by our judges as they promote peaceful resolution of disputes and lower the burden on the judge’s dockets.

Hours & Pricing

Business Hours:

Monday - Friday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm half day session

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm half day session

Zoom mediations are available upon request and must be paid in full 5 days prior to mediation. The zoom invite meeting link will be emailed to the parties when the mediation is paid in full.

If you are interested in the mediation process, contact the mediation center. Your mediation session will generally be scheduled within two weeks and at a time that meets your schedule.

During the mediation session, parties in a dispute will meet with a neutral mediator who will help the parties communicate and work towards a mutual agreement.
The outcome of mediation is only binding if the parties enter into a written agreement.

Pricing:

The fee for Category 1 Cases:

Small Claims Court $200.00 per party half day

The fees for Category 2 Cases:

District /County Court Appointed $300.00 per party half day
CPS Court Appointed Cases $500 per mediation session

Mediation fees can be paid by cash, check or money order directly payable to the mediation center. All fees are due 5 days prior to the mediation session.

Types of Mediation

What type of conflicts can mediation solve?

Common issues resolved through the mediation process include, but are not limited to:

Merchant/Consumer Complaints
Landlord/Tenant Issues
Employee/Employer Problems
Personal Injury Claims
Organizational Disputes
Business Disputes
Real Estate Contracts
Divorce/Custody/Access
Family/Friend Disputes
Neighborhood Disputes
Unpaid Debts
Contract Disagreements
Insurance Claims
Victim Restitution
Truancy
End of Life/ Will
Probate

MediationResources

At the Mediation Center, we provide expert mediation services to resolve conflicts peacefully. Our skilled mediators utilize resources to facilitate communication and understanding, ensuring a fair process for all parties involved. We are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations find common ground and achieve lasting solutions.

Videos and Links:

1. Child Support Calculator

2. Kids In The Crossfire

3. What is mediation?

4.Step by step how to join a zoom mediation.

https://youtu.be/pAMDxH_H_Cs?si=G6vNhR8tPWxlQm1A