Ohio § 2710.08
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2710.08, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2710.08.
(A) Before accepting a mediation, an individual who is requested to serve as a mediator
shall do both of the following: (1) Make an inquiry that is reasonable under the circumstances to determine whether there
are any known facts that a reasonable individual would consider likely to affect the
impartiality of the mediator, including a financial or personal interest in the outcome
of the mediation and an existing or past relationship with a mediation party or foreseeable
participant in the mediation; (2) Disclose any known fact described in division (A)(1) of this section to the mediation
parties as soon as is practical before accepting a mediation. (B) If a mediator learns any fact described in division (A)(1) of this section after
accepting a mediation, the mediator shall disclose it to the mediation parties as
soon as is practicable. (C) At the request of a mediation party, an individual who is requested to serve as a
mediator shall disclose the mediator's qualifications to mediate a dispute. (D) A person that violates division (A), (B), (C), or (G) of this section is precluded
from asserting a privilege under section 2710.03 of the Revised Code . (E) Divisions (A), (B), (C), and (G) of this section do not apply when the mediation
is conducted by a judge who might make a ruling on the case. (F) Sections 2710.01 to 2710.10 of the Revised Code do not require that a mediator have a special qualification by background or profession. (G) A mediator shall be impartial, unless after disclosure of the facts required to be
disclosed by divisions (A) and (B) of this section the parties agree otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2710.08
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2710.08 cover?
Section 2710.08 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2710.08?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2710.08" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2710.08 apply to my situation?
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