District of Columbia § 16-4206 Prohibited mediator reports.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-4206 — Prohibited mediator reports.

District of Columbia § 16-4206

Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]

Ch. 42Mediation; Uniform Act.

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D.C. Code § 16-4206 (2026).

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(a)Except as permitted in subsection (b) of this section, a mediator may not make a report, assessment, evaluation, recommendation, finding, or other communication regarding a mediation to a court, administrative agency, arbitrator, or other authority that may make a ruling on the dispute that is the subject of the mediation.

(b)A mediator may disclose:

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

(2)A mediation communication as permitted under § 16-4205 ; or

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

(c)A communication made in violation of subsection (a) of this section may

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(a) Except as permitted in subsection (b) of this section, a mediator may not make a report, assessment, evaluation, recommendation, finding, or other communication regarding a mediation to a court, administrative agency, arbitrator, or other authority that may make a ruling on the dispute that is the subject of the mediation.

(b) A mediator may disclose:

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

(2) A mediation communication as permitted under § 16-4205 ; or

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

(c) A communication made in violation of subsection (a) of this section may not be considered by a court, administrative agency, arbitrator, or other authority that may make a ruling on the dispute that is the subject of the mediation.