Georgia § 9-17-6 Limited disclosures by mediators

Georgia Statutes

§ 9-17-6 — Limited disclosures by mediators

Georgia § 9-17-6

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O.C.G.A. § 9-17-6 (2026).

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(a)Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a mediator shall 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.

(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 Code Section 9-17-5 ; 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 Code section may n

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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a mediator shall 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. (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 Code Section 9-17-5 ; 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 Code section may not be considered by a court, administrative agency, or arbitrator.