What is the most important part of the Court Process?

Answer initial discussion post then respond to students post.

Initial Discussion Post: Must have 2 sources.
1. What is the most important part of the Court Process? Discuss.

2. Which form of ADR is most effective? Discuss

Please answer both questions and then respond to two of your classmates.

Student #1 Post:

The most important part of the Court Process is the trial. At the trial is where all evidence collected and witnesses are presented to the judge. It is at the time that a decision is made to find the defandant guilty or not guilty. This system is very important because after a long wait, investigation, and focus. This will be the time the case is closed after a decision is made.

Mediation is the most effective form of ADR. A mediator can help the parties communicate in a peaceful more effective non-threatening manner. Especially; when emotions may get in the way of a solution. This form of ADR is available at any point in the litigation process.

Office of the United States Attorneys. Accessed June 22, 2021. https://www.justice.gov/usao/justice-101/trial

Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Accessed June 22, 2021. https://millerlawpc.com/alternative-dispute-resolution/

Student #2 Post:

The most important part of the court process is the trial. This is the step in which all of the pieces come together so that a decision may be made about whether or not the defendant is guilty. Not only have the lawyers involved spent time preparing for this step but it also sets up the defendant’s expectation for their future.

Alternative Dispute Resolutions are methods which may be used to solve conflicts to avoid going through the court process. This can be a preferred method given that it is a lot cheaper than court and would also lead to a more efficient resolution. The most effective form of ADR is mediation. Mediation allows for a third party mediator to work out a resolution which both parties are willing to accept. This method allows for both parties to communicate in a non-hostile environment to express their concerns and wishes while also allowing for the opposing sides to better understand the conflict and how it may be resolved. The mediator is able to guide the parties into an agreement which they may see as the best solution to the conflict at hand. The downside of this is that mediation is not binding so those involved are relying on word to see to it that whatever is agreed upon is carried out.

https://www.justice.gov/usao/justice-101/steps-federal-criminal-process

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/alternative_dispute_resolution

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