What Is the Value of the FBI's National Crime Information

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Essay

What is the value of the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) to investigators?

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Definitions:

Mini-trial

A voluntary, private, informal dispute resolution process where each party to a dispute presents a summarized version of its case to a panel, often as a prelude to other negotiations.

Binding Mediation

A form of ADR in which a mediator attempts to facilitate agreement between the parties but then issues a legally binding decision if no agreement is reached.

Early Neutral

An alternative dispute resolution process where neutral evaluation is provided by an expert early in the case to help parties reach a settlement.

Uniform Arbitration Act

A framework of laws intended to provide a consistent approach to arbitration across different jurisdictions, facilitating easier dispute resolution.