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Trial Proceduresl How to seek alternativesto litigationl How to differentiatebetween civil and criminalcasesl How to explain thesteps in a civil lawsuitl How to exercise yourrights if you’re arrestedl How to explain thesteps in a criminal prosecutionl How to apply courtprocedures to juvenilecasesCivil Trial ProcedureCriminal and civil trials begin differently. The government bringscriminal cases for offenses committed against the public at large. Incontrast, individuals who believe they have been injured initiate civilcases. The injured party begins the suit by filing a complaint with thecourt. When an individual brings a civil case to an attorney, the lawyerinvestigates the case, which can be expensive. As a result, people havebegun to explore alternatives to lawsuits.Alternative Dispute ResolutionAlternative dispute resolution (ADR) is an increasingly popularprocess that occurs when parties try to resolve disagreements outsideof the usual adversarial system by using creative settlementtechniques. In ADR, the methods used are relatively quick and inexpensive.They can be classified in two ways: reactive methods andproactive methods (see Figure 2.2).Learning the alternativesto litigation will help youhandle disputes thatarise.l alternative disputeresolution (ADR)l alternative disputeresolution (ADR)l complaintl answerl verdictl judgmentl specific performancel injunctionl arrestl baill indictmentl arraignmentl detention hearingALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONThere are many reasons alternative dispute resolution hasbecome increasingly popular. Can you think of reasonswhy it might be preferred over litigation?34 Unit 1: Knowing About the Law