§ 78B-10-107. Prohibited mediator reports.

(1) Except as required in Subsection (2), 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) A mediator may disclose:

(a) whether the mediation occurred or has terminated, whether a settlement was reached, and attendance;

(b) a mediation communication as permitted under Section 78B-10-106; or

(c) a mediation communication evidencing abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of an individual to a public agency responsible for protecting individuals against such mistreatment.

(3) A communication made in violation of Subsection (1) may not be considered by a court, administrative agency, or arbitrator.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session