Virginia Requirements

Mediator Certification Requirements:

The Supreme Court of Virginia requires certification of mediators to accept court-referred cases. There are four kinds of certification: General District Court, Circuit Court Civil, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and Circuit Court Family.  Specific requirements are listed below.  Please visit the website of the Virginia Supreme Court Office of Dispute Resolution Services for the most complete and authoritative list of requirements, or  call (804) 786-6455

Virginia Mediator Recertification Requirements:

Unless otherwise noted, all requirements must be completed in the order listed. The practice requirements for Virginia certification must be completed within two years of mediation training unless the Supreme Court of Virginia grants a waiver for good cause. Members of the Virginia Bar may be given a waiver for “Orientation to the Virginia Judicial System.” Contact the Department of Dispute Resolution at the Supreme Court of Virginia (804) 786-6455 for any questions about Virginia Certification or waivers.

RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

General District Court and Circuit Court Civil Mediation:

• 8 Hours of approved general mediation training including 2 hours of ethics.
• 5 cases or 15 hours of mediation completed during the two-year period of certification.

Juvenile and Domestic Relations and Circuit Court Family Mediation:

• 8 Hours of approved family mediation training including 2 hours of ethics
• 5 cases or 15 hours of mediation completed during the two-year period of certification.