Court Mediation Requirements – Washington

Statewide Requirements

There are no statewide standards or requirements for court-connected mediators in Washington. However, local Dispute Resolution Centers (DRCs) have a set of requirements to join their court-connected mediation panels.

Sr.No.
DRCs
Requirements
1.
DRC of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties
40-hours basic mediation training

Completion of practicum program including, observations, co-mediations, and continual education.

Processing time: 1.5 - 2 years
2.
DRC of King County
40-hours basic mediation training

Completion of practicum program

Must apply to join the DRC's roster of volunteer mediator