Before the restorative justice or dispute resolution process begins, an approved center shall provide the parties with a written statement setting forth the procedures to be followed.
§ 25-2912.Restorative justice or dispute resolution process; procedures.
Article 29: Dispute Resolution Act and Uniform Mediation Act · Last amended 2019 · Last verified July 22, 2026
In one sentenceSection 25-2912 requires an approved center to give the parties a written statement of the procedures it will follow before any restorative justice or dispute resolution process begins, so participants know what to expect going in.
Full Text of § 25-2912
Source
Laws 1991, LB 90, § 12; Laws 2019, LB595, § 10.
Plain-English Summary
Section 25-2912 sets a modest but useful requirement: before a restorative justice or dispute resolution process starts, the approved center running it has to hand the parties a written statement describing the procedures ahead.
That statement is not a form of consent to mediate or a waiver of rights — the statute does not say that — but it does mean no party walks into a session without knowing, in writing, how the process will unfold before it begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must a center give parties before mediation or restorative justice begins?
A written statement setting forth the procedures to be followed.
Does this written statement replace informed consent forms?
The statute only requires a description of the procedures; it does not address consent forms separately.
When must the statement be provided?
Before the restorative justice or dispute resolution process begins.
Does this apply to both mediation and restorative justice programs?
Yes. The statute covers both the restorative justice and the dispute resolution process.
What happens if a center skips this step?
The statute does not spell out a specific penalty; the requirement sets a baseline expectation every approved center must meet before beginning a session.
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reproduced verbatim from the Nebraska Legislature, Revisor of Statutes, enacted by the
Nebraska Legislature. Last verified July 22, 2026. ·
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