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A Guide to Judge-Led Court Dispute Resolution Digital

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This monograph outlines the evolution and current dispute resolution methods adopted in the State Courts of Singapore. It traces the development from a 1994 pilot project on judicial mediation, to the present establishment of the Court Dispute Resolution Cluster (“CDRC”), which now employs various Court Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) modalities. This publication concisely sets out the CDRC’s history, mission, legal frameworks and processes. It attempts a deep dive into judgeled dispute resolution, case management, Court ADR modalities, settlement procedures, harnessing technology and the work of the International Judicial Dispute Resolution Network. The aim is to offer readers insights into the CDRC’s initiatives and the benefits of judgeled court dispute resolution.

General Editor: Principal District Judge Tan Boon Heng
Year of Publication: 2025
Page Extent: 159 pages

Member's Price: $60.00 (before GST)
Associate Student's Price: $48.00 (before GST)
Non-Member's Price: $90.00 (before GST)

Member's Price: SGD 65.40

Usual Price: SGD 98.10

Member's Price: SGD 65.40

Usual Price: SGD 98.10

CPD Points : N/A

Overview

Foreword

This guide documents the pioneering features of the CDRC and the defining principles that have shaped its development. It highlights the unique advantages offered by judge led CDR, which draws upon the specialised training of judicial officers and their experience with robust case management. By providing a detailed account of the CDRC’s processes, the guide also serves as a practical manual to assist court users in navigating and preparing themselves for dispute resolution in the CDRC. Finally, the guide tells the story of the CDRC’s continuing evolution, including through the use of technology and through international collaboration and exchange. The CDRC has embraced technology to address the justice gap and is piloting new tools that reimagine how hearings can be conducted. The CDRC is also heavily involved in promoting international dialogue on CDR through the International Judicial Dispute Resolution Network, of which Singapore is a founding member. - Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon

Chapters

Chapter 1: The Role of Court Dispute Resolution
Chapter 2: Overview of Judge-Driven Dispute Resolution in the State Courts
Chapter 3: Court Dispute Resolution Cluster’s Case Management
Chapter 4: Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Modalities
Chapter 5: Recording of Consent Judgments and Settlement Agreements
Chapter 6: Technology and State Court Dispute Resolution
Chapter 7: International Judicial Dispute Resolution Network
Annex 1: State Courts Practice Directions 2021 (Annotated) Relevant to Court Dispute Resolution
Annex 2: Mediated Cases

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