1. (a) Except as permitted in subsection (b) of this section, a mediator may not make a report, assessment, evaluation, recommendation, finding, or other communication regarding a mediation to a court, administrative agency, arbitrator, or other authority that may make a ruling on the dispute that is the subject of the mediation.

2. (b) A mediator may disclose:

   1. (1) Whether the mediation occurred or has terminated, whether a settlement was reached, and attendance;
   2. (2) A mediation communication as permitted under § 16-4205; or
   3. (3) A mediation communication evidencing abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of an individual to a public agency responsible for protecting individuals against such mistreatment.
3. (c) A communication made in violation of subsection (a) of this section may not be considered by a court, administrative agency, arbitrator, or other authority that may make a ruling on the dispute that is the subject of the mediation.

History

Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-87, § 2(b), 53 DCR 1075

Editor's Notes

Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 7 of the Uniform Mediation Act.