Upon the approval of the county, funds available for the purposes of this chapter shall be used for the costs of operation of approved programs. Not more than 10 percent of funds available for the purposes of this chapter shall be used to finance the administration of the program by a county with a population of 500,000 or more persons, and no more than 20 percent may be so used if its population is less than that amount. All moneys allocated for the purposes of this chapter shall be apportioned and distributed to programs in the county, taking into account the relative population and needs of a community as well as the availability of existing dispute resolution facilities offering alternatives to the formal judicial system. If any program receives funding from any other county fee enhancements collected for the purpose of funding alternative dispute resolution services, the county shall consider that fact in determining the appropriate level of funding for a particular program. The methods of payment or reimbursement for dispute resolution costs shall be specified by the county and may vary among programs. All such arrangements shall conform to the regulations of the advisory council.
Dispute Resolution ProgramsPayment Procedures
Section § 469
This law outlines how county funds should be used for operating approved dispute resolution programs. Only a small percentage can be spent on administration costs—10% for larger counties and 20% for smaller ones. Funds are distributed based on population, community needs, and existing facilities that provide alternatives to court. If a program gets additional funding from other county fees for dispute resolution, the county must consider this when allocating funds. Payment methods must follow the advisory council's regulations.
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