1. (a) Except as required in subsection (b), 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. (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 Section 6; 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) may not be considered by a court, administrative agency, or arbitrator.

(Source: P.A. 93-399, eff. 1-1-04.)