(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section and section 3109.052 of the Revised Code, a mediator shall not make a report, assessment, evaluation, recommendation, finding, or other communication regarding a mediation to a court, department, agency, or officer of this state or its political subdivisions that may make a ruling on the dispute that is the subject of the mediation.
(B) A mediator may disclose any of the following:
(1) Whether the mediation occurred or has terminated, whether a settlement was reached, and attendance;
(2) A mediation communication as permitted by section 2710.05 of the Revised Code;
(3) A mediation communication evidencing abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of an individual to a public agency responsible for protecting individuals against abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation.
(C) A communication made in violation of division (A) of this section shall not be considered by a court, administrative agency, or arbitrator.
Amended by 130th General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 483, ยง101.01, eff. 9/15/2014.
Effective Date: 10-29-2005
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