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StateThis database is meant to catalog all known court-connected eviction diversion efforts we are aware of.
This resource is regularly being updated. If you are aware of court-related mediation programs not listed here, please contact RSI at info@aboutrsi.org. 		Last Updated:
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Resource TypeJurisdictionProgram Name (if applicable)Relationship to CourtAre Services Online?Established Pre- or Post-COVID?Availability of Support ServicesLinkNotes12/22/2021
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Court Order, Court Rule, Program, Passed Legislation, InitativeStatewide, local circuitsReceives direct referral from court; pre-filing vs. post filing; utilizes community mediation centerIs intake virtual? Is mediation virtual?Is financial counseling available? Rental assistance? Legal assistance?
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Alabama
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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CaliforniaProgram Sacramento Sacramento CARES Mediation ProgramUnclear - looks like tenants are able to apply to the program to participate in mediation. Mediations are offered in person and onlinePostNoSacramento Cares Mediation ProgramProvided by the Sacramento Mediation Center, a Program of California Lawyers for the Arts Funded by City of Sacramento Covid Relief Funding
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Colorado
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Connecticut ProgramStatewideEviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program (EFPP)UnknownUnknownUnknownFunding available to eligible families to help pay rent or mortgage. https://portal.ct.gov/DOH/DOH/Programs/Eviction-Prevention#:~:text=The%20EFPP%20is%20designed%20to,mediation%20and%20a%20Rent%20Bank.&text=The%20Rent%20Bank%20provides%20funds,one%20or%20two%20parent%20family.Operated by five community-based agencies.
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DelawareProgramStatewideDelaware Justice of the Peace Court programCourt basedYesPostMediationhttps://getmatterhorn.com/delaware-launches-landlord-tenant-odr/https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx?id=124118
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District of Columbia
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FloridaProgramLocal- Broward CountyCourt programPosthttp://www.17th.flcourts.org/mediation-arbitration/News reports program launched Feb. 16, 2021
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ProgramLocal - Pinellas CountyPinellas Eviction Diversion ProgramCommunity mediation centerVirtual UnknownMediationhttps://lawprogram.org/pinellas-eviction-diversion-program/
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ProgramLocal - Miami-Dade CountyCourt Housing Eviction Landlord/Tenant Portal (courtHELP)Court-based ODR programVirtual PostHousing and rental assistance availablehttps://cii2.courtinnovations.com/FLCOURTHELPParties utliize Court Innovations ODR platform to message between one another, share documents and request a mediator if so desired.
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GeorgiaProgram Local - Chatham CountyLandlord Tenant MediationCommunity centerUnkonwnPostProvides contact information for United Way of the Coast Empire or the Economic Opportunity Authority of Savannah-Chatham County fo residents in need of rental assistancehttps://mediationsavannah.com/landlordtenant/Program page notes that funds for the program expire December 31, 2021
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HawaiiLegislationStatewideN/AN/AN/AN/AN/Ahttps://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1376/2021Legislation requires landlords to providenotice of termination of the rental agreement to a mediation center that offers free mediation for residential landlord-tenant disputes.
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IdahoPilot ProgramLocal Circuit (Canyon County)Court ProgramPostPilot Program - news article on program success
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IllinoisAdministrative OrderLocal (Rock Island County)Eviction Diversion ProgramCourt ProgramN/APostMediationhttps://www.rockislandcounty.org/CourtAdmin/Home/Administrative Order establishing an Eviction Diversion Program in Rock Island County, IL. Available for download on court website (Admin Order/Rule 26A)
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ProgramLocal - Kane CountyKane County Eviction ProgramCourt ProgramYes, with some in-person services availablePostReferrals to Rental Assistance, Financial Counseling and Legal Assistance Availablehttps://www.illinois16thjudicialcircuit.org/Pages/evictionmediation.aspxAdministered by RSI
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ProgramLocal - Kankakee & Winnebago CountiesVirtual Eviction Mediation ProgramCourt ProgramYesPostReferrals to Rental Assistance, Financial Counseling and Legal Assistance AvailableAdministered by RSI, this virtual program allows parties in Winnebago or Kankakee Counties to participate in remote mediation, and also receive referrals to support services.
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Program Local - Cook CountyCook County Legal Aid for Housing and DebtReceives referrals from court and offers pre-court mediation mediationsPostYeshttps://www.cookcountyil.gov/news/county-officials-announce-new-legal-assistance-initiative-cook-county-legal-aid-housing-and
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IndianaProgramStatewideLandlord and Tenant Settlement Conference ProgramCourt basedAvailable onlinePostUnknownhttps://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/facilitate/
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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MaineProgramStatewideEviction Mediation ProgramCourt basedVirtual MediationPrehttps://www.courts.maine.gov/programs/adr/cases.html#evictions
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Maryland
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MassachusettsInitativeStatewideEviction Diversion Initative: Legal Services and Mediation // Housing Mediation ProgramCommunity mediation center (pre-filing and receives referrals)UnknownPostUnknownhttps://www.mass.gov/info-details/eviction-diversion-initiative-legal-services-and-mediationOffers free pre-court mediation for landlords and tenants for COVID-19 related disputes
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MichiganProgramLocal - Jackson CountyJackson County Eviction Diversion ProgramCourt based mediationsNoPreUnknownhttps://evictioninnovation.org/2020/05/27/diversion-jackson-co/
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ProgramLocal - KalamazooKalamazoo County Eviction Diversion ProgramParticipants receive flyer about the program with their summons to courtUnknownPostFood assistance, financial assistance, utility assistancehttps://michiganlegalhelp.org/self-help-tools/housing/kalamazoo-county-eviction-diversion-programCase Study of Kalamazoo Program https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/HPRP-Case-Study-Kalamazoo-MI.pdf
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MinnesotaProgramLocal - Ramsey CountyRamsey County Housing Court ClinicCourt based programUnknownPrehttps://www.fhfund.org/eviction-prevention/
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Mississippi
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MissouriProgramLocal - St. Louis (City & County)St. Louis Mediation ProjectCommunity mediation program receiving court referralsYesPrehttps://www.stlmediationproject.org/Recently begun serving cases pre-filing.

Further reading here.
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Montana
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Nebraska
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NevadaProgram Community Center - most cases from the Las Vegas Justice Courthttps://therenterconnect.org/RenterConnectLanding.htmlEviction Rules
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ProgramStatewideEviction Mediation ProgramCourt based programUnknownUnknownUnknownhttps://nvbar.org/eviction-mediation-program/
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New HampshireProgramStatewideEviction DiversionCourt based programParties connect through a confidential confernece linePostParties can meet with local agency to get assistance in applying for rental relief prior to mediation.https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/mediation/circuit-court-adr/landlord-tenantPress Release
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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OhioProgramLocal - AkronCourt programYes - ODR programPostUnknownhttps://akronmunicipalcourt.org/news/akron-municipal-court-chosen-as-an-online-dispute-resolution-pilot-court/Article on new ODR pilot program in Akron that will use ODR for evictions cases. Program slated to launch May 2021. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/04/12/akron-court-piloting-new-online-mediation-process/7188295002/
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OregonProgramPortlandCommunity Mediation CenterUnknownUnknownFinancial Assistance and free mediationNews Article about pilot program: https://apnews.com/article/portland-health-media-coronavirus-f55dccb8025c773dc53b6695494a1c12
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PennsylvaniaProgramLocal - PhiladelphiaEviction Diversion Program Not related to courtMediations happen via phonePostMediationhttps://eviction-diversion.phila.gov/#/
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TennesseeCourt ADR PlanStatewideADR PlanCourt program partnering with community mediation centersUnknownUnknownUnknownhttps://www.tncourts.gov/adrplan
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TexasProgramStatewideTexas Eviction Diversion ProgramCourt referralUnknownUnknownUnknownhttps://texaslawhelp.org/article/texas-eviction-diversion-program
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Vermont
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Virginia
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WashingtonProgramLocal - Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish, Skagit, Spokane and Thurston CountiesEviction Resolution Pilot ProgramDeveloped by courts to be used pre-filing and uses community mediation centerUnknownPostLegal assistancehttps://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/index.cfm?fa=newsinfo.EvictionResolutionProgramSkagit County program 9/7/21
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