California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Evidence Code - EVID |
Division 9. EVIDENCE AFFECTED OR EXCLUDED BY EXTRINSIC POLICIES |
Chapter 2. Mediation |
Section 1115.
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For purposes of this chapter:
(a) "Mediation" means a process in which a neutral person or persons facilitate communication between the disputants to assist them in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.
(b) "Mediator" means a neutral person who conducts a mediation. "Mediator" includes any person designated by a mediator either to assist in the mediation or to communicate with the participants in preparation for a mediation.
(c) "Mediation consultation" means a communication between a person and a mediator for the purpose of initiating, considering, or reconvening a mediation or retaining the mediator.
(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 772, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1998.)