New York In Re Alternative Dispute Resolution Plan, January 21, 2010, is a State of New York court order that established a system for resolving contested matters outside of court. This plan provides for mediation, arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the Supreme Court and other courts of New York. The plan applies to civil and family court cases, including those involving guardianship, matrimonial, and real property disputes. The plan also sets out the procedures for initiating and conducting the ADR process, including the appointment of neutral evaluators and mediators. There are three types of New York In Re Alternative Dispute Resolution Plan, January 21, 2010: facilitative mediation, evaluative mediation, and arbitration. Facilitative mediation is a non-binding process in which the neutral mediator helps parties reach an agreement without making a determination on the merits of the dispute. Evaluative mediation is a binding process in which the neutral mediator makes a determination on the merits of the dispute and provides legal advice on the resolution. Arbitration is a binding process in which a neutral arbitrator sets out the terms of the dispute resolution and makes a final determination.