The Administrative Judge may not require that the parties participate in alternative dispute resolution.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 10

The Administrative Judge may recommend, but may not require, that the parties attempt to resolve the complaint through alternative dispute resolution. Within 5 days of appointment, the Administrative Judge will make the contact information for the DOE's Alternative Dispute Resolution Office available to the parties.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 10:§ 708.27