Online Dispute Resolution Plaintiff Participation Notice {JD-CV-167}

JD-CV-167 - ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PLAINTIFF PARTICIPATION NOTICE. This form is used by plaintiffs who wish to participate in the Connecticut Judicial Branch’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) pilot program for Contract Collections (C40) cases. The form explains the ODR process, which uses mediation, simplified procedures, and electronic evidence submission to help parties resolve disputes more quickly and at a lower cost than traditional court proceedings. Plaintiffs who choose ODR must acknowledge that participation is voluntary and that they waive certain rights, including the right to a jury trial, an in-person evidentiary hearing, and an appeal of the court’s final decision. The form also collects contact information and details needed for participation in online mediation sessions. www.FormsWorkflow.com