Fact-Finding

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010637",
  "term": "Fact-Finding",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A process in which a neutral, technical expert, or panel investigates and analyzes the facts and issues in a dispute and often issues a report to the parties and/or a court. The results of fact-finding are usually not binding, unless the parties have agreed otherwise, but may be admissible in court. Fact-finding is often a component of other ADR processes such as mediation and can take a variety of forms, including \"neutral,\" \"expert,\" or \"joint fact-finding.\" In joint fact-finding, the parties designate representatives to work together to develop mutually acceptable responses to factual questions.",
  "subject": "Enforcement and compliance",
  "references": [
    "Alternative Dispute Resolution Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/fact-finding/"
}