2006 Ohio Revised Code - 2710.06. Prohibited mediator reports.

§ 2710.06. Prohibited mediator reports.
 

(A)  Except as provided in division (B) of this section and section 3109.052 [3109.05.2] 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 2710.07 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. 
 

HISTORY: 150 v H 303, § 1, eff. 10-29-05.
 

The effective date is set by section 5 of H.B. 303 (150 v  - ). 

See provisions of §§ 3, 4, and 6 of H.B. 303 (150 v  - ) following RC § 2710.01.