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Cal. Evid. Code § 1115 — Mediation

Cal. Evid. Code § 1115

Type
Statute
Source
California Evidence Code
Jurisdiction
California
Date
1998-01-01
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

For purposes of this chapter:

Citator

Cal. Evid. Code § 1115 — Mediation is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

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.