What does an adjudicator do?

An Adjudicator is a position that judges a formal dispute outside of a court, however, their decisions are still legally-binding. Adjudicators most often work on civil and non-violent cases. This process is less costly and less time-consuming compared to traditional court hearings. An Adjudicator is responsible for reviewing the facts of the case which may include pieces of hard evidence, personal statements, and the legal arguments of each side’s lawyers. Based on the relevant information, the Adjudicator makes a decision and a legally-acceptable judgment. Adjudicators are meant to be fair and unbiased, and there is no jury involved. Their decision is final, but involved parties are allowed to appeal those findings to a higher court.