Mediation is a dispute resolution method in which disputing parties engage a neutral third party as a mediator to help reach a peaceful agreement. This study examines the effectiveness of implementing mediation as an alternative civil dispute resolution method at the Class I-A Madiun District Court. Using normative legal research methods, which include statutory and conceptual approaches, this study shows that the effectiveness of mediation at the Madiun District Court is still relatively low, with a success rate of only around 7.51% from 2021 to 2025. Factors influencing the low success of mediation include low public understanding of mediation, the attitude of the parties involved who only follow formal procedures, and limited facilities. To improve the effectiveness of mediation, it is necessary to increase public understanding, provide more intensive mediator training, and improve mediation facilities in the courts. In addition, regulations need to be reviewed to provide sanctions for parties who do not carry out mediation in good faith, so that mediation can be an alternative dispute resolution that is more efficient and effective and reduces the burden of cases in the courts.
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