Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 2007 Country/Territory Samoa Document type Legislation Date 2007 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the application of alternative dispute resolution procedures in civil and criminal cases in Samoa, and for related purposes. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Dispute settlement Court/tribunal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Oceania, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act seeks to improve case management in the Courts exercising criminal and civil jurisdiction by applying alternative dispute resolution in accordance with this Act. Prior to the trial of any criminal or civil proceeding either party may make application to the court having control of the proceeding for any order necessary to protect the interests of either party or to ensure that a fair trial of all the issues is facilitated. The court may refer parties to a dispute to attend mediation pri Full text English Website www.paclii.org