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California Evidence Code Section 1119

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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter:
   (a) No evidence of anything said or any admission made for the
purpose of, in the course of, or pursuant to, a mediation or a
mediation consultation is admissible or subject to discovery, and
disclosure of the evidence shall not be compelled, in any
arbitration, administrative adjudication, civil action, or other
noncriminal proceeding in which, pursuant to law, testimony can be
compelled to be given.
   (b) No writing, as defined in Section 250, that is prepared for
the purpose of, in the course of, or pursuant to, a mediation or a
mediation consultation, is admissible or subject to discovery, and
disclosure of the writing shall not be compelled, in any arbitration,
administrative adjudication, civil action, or other noncriminal
proceeding in which, pursuant to law, testimony can be compelled to
be given.
   (c) All communications, negotiations, or settlement discussions by
and between participants in the course of a mediation or a mediation
consultation shall remain confidential.

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