A judge, when presented with litigation, has the power to adjourn the matter despite the wishes of the parties and 'suggest' they try ADR.

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Judges have the discretion to adjourn cases and suggest or even mandate that the parties attempt alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as mediation or arbitration, as a means to resolve their dispute outside of court, aiming to save time and resources for both the court and the parties involved.

A Judge, When Presented with Litigation, Has the Power to Adjourn