[Bundle] A Guide to Judge-Led Court Dispute Resolution (Print + Digital)

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