RULES


The ICDR® Rules empower parties and arbitrators to control their own processes. They provide cost-effective and tangible value to users across a wide variety of industries and cases, especially when utilized in conjunction with ICDR arbitrators and mediators and administered by ICDR case management. ICDR awards are enforced in jurisdictions around the world.

The most widely selected rules for cases handled by the ICDR are the:

ICDR International Dispute Resolution Procedures - Amended and Effective
March 1, 2021
 
AAA Commercial Rules and Mediation Procedure - Amended and Effective
September 1, 2022

Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures – Amended and Effective March 1, 2024
UNCITRAL Rules as revised in 2010
 

Previous Rule Versions

ICDR International Dispute Resolution Procedures - Amended and Effective
June 1, 2014

AAA Commercial Rules and Mediation Procedures - Amended and Effective
October 1, 2013

 

GUIDES


Please find the following AAA-ICDR ethical codes, standards, and guidelines.  

The Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes
AAA-ICDR Best Practices Guide for Maintaining Cybersecurity and Privacy
ICDR Tribunal Secretary Guidelines
AAA-ICDR Standards of Conduct for Parties and Representatives
Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators

 

FORMS


Click below for the forms needed to initiate or respond to an arbitration or mediation request.

Notice of Arbitration 
Arbitration Answering Statement and Counterclaim 
ICDR Submission Form 
ICDR Request for Mediation
 

FEES 


The ICDR provides a choice of a standard fee or a flexible fee schedule. 

ICDR Procedures Fee Schedule
Fee Calculator