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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14)
Chapter 17 - GEORGIA UNIFORM MEDIATION ACT (§§ 9-17-1 — 9-17-14)
Section 9-17-6 - Limited disclosures by mediators
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GA Code § 9-17-6 (2023)
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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.
Added by 2021 Ga. Laws 268,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2021.
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