1. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) 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 or other authority that may make a ruling on the dispute that is the subject of the mediation.

2. (2) A mediator may disclose:

   1. (a) Whether the mediation occurred or has terminated, whether a settlement was reached, and attendance;
   2. (b) A mediation communication as permitted under section 9-806, Idaho Code;
   3. (c) A mediation communication evidencing abuse, neglect, abandonment or exploitation of an individual to a public agency responsible for protecting individuals against such mistreatment; or
   4. (d) In mediation governed by Idaho rule of civil procedure 16(j), information permitted under Idaho rule of civil procedure 16(j).
3. (3) A communication made in violation of subsection (1) of this section may not be considered by a court, administrative agency or arbitrator.

[9-807, added 2008, ch. 35, sec. 1, p. 70.]