Introduction

Nowhere in the field of dispute resolution a sensitive, confidential method is more required than in the case of criminal law. Although clearly not all types of criminal cases can be mediated, there is a growing call for a less punitive and more conciliatory way to deal with a range of cases that include assaults, damages, property crimes and smaller disputes. Beside all these, mediation can also address the civil aspects of a criminal case that cannot be mediated, providing a faster path to end a trial in the court of law.

What is mediation

But what exactly is mediation and how does a typical mediation process look like? 

Mediation is a confidential process of communication and negotiation that is managed by a neutral and impartial professional with no decision-making abilities, the mediator. The aim is to prevent, manage, resolve or end a dispute, thus avoiding the increase of tensions, costs and risks, generated even by taking it in the courts of law. Mediation gives all participants the opportunity to craft the rules that govern the dialogue process, to have a voice, to present their perspectives and to propose options that take into account what is most important to them.

In order to achieve these objectives, the mediator can meet jointly but also separately with the participants in the mediation. Also, in order to ensure all the conditions for an informed decision, the parties are encouraged to be advised in the mediation room by lawyers or other advisors. They have an essential role and become veritable agents of reality in mediation.

Specialized mediators

All our mediators are seasoned professionals with solid knowledge, skills and certified experience in the dispute resolution field. Yet, some of the ADR Center Romania mediators are specialized.

To see a list our mediators specialized in mediating criminal matters, click here.