District Of Columbia § 16-4206 - Prohibited mediator reports.
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§ 16-4206. Prohibited mediator reports.
16-4206Except 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.
A mediator may disclose:
Whether the mediation occurred or has terminated, whether a settlement was reached, and attendance;
A mediation communication as permitted under ; or
A mediation communication evidencing abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of an individual to a public agency responsible for protecting individuals against such mistreatment.
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.
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What does D.C. Code § 16-4206 cover?
Section 16-4206 ("Prohibited mediator reports.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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