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2002 SESSION
HB 818 Alternative dispute resolution.
Introduced by: James F. Almand | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Alternative dispute resolution. Amends the general and court-referred mediation statutes to expand provisions regarding confidentiality and liability. The bill also redesignates the existing evaluation session as an orientation session and clarifies and provides detail to existing provisions. The bill also provides that a certified mediator shall be immune from civil liability while engaged in mediation unless the mediator acts in bad faith, with malicious intent or exhibits willful, wanton disregard for the rights of another.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Alternative dispute resolution. Amends the general and court-referred mediation statutes to expand provisions regarding confidentiality and liability. The bill also redesignates the existing evaluation session as an orientation session and clarifies and provides detail to existing provisions. The bill also provides that a certified mediator shall be immune from civil liability while engaged in mediation unless the mediator acts in bad faith, with malicious intent or exhibits willful, wanton disregard for the rights of another.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Alternative dispute resolution. Amends the general and court-referred mediation statutes to expand provisions regarding confidentiality and liability. The bill also redesignates the existing evaluation session as an orientation session and clarifies and provides detail to existing provisions.