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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 16. A mediator for a proceeding under this chapter shall:
(1) inform the parties of the anticipated cost of mediation;
(2) advise the parties that the mediator does not represent either or both of the parties;
(3) define and describe the process of mediation to the parties;
(4) disclose the nature and extent of any relationships with the parties and any personal, financial, or other interest that may result in bias or a conflict of interest;
(5) advise each of the parties to consider independent legal advice;
(6) disclose to the parties or their attorneys any factual documentation revealed during the mediation if at the end of the mediation process the disclosure is agreed to by both parties;
(7) inform the parties of the extent to which information obtained from and about the participants through the mediation process is not privileged and may be subject to disclosure;
(8) inform the parties that they may introduce the written mediated agreement into evidence if the agreement is signed by all parties to the dispute;
(9) advise the parties of the time, date, and location of the mediation at least ten (10) days in advance, unless a shorter period is agreed to by the parties; and
(10) advise the parties of all persons whose presence at the mediation might facilitate settlement.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 4. State Offices and Administration § 4-21.5-3.5-16 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-4-state-offices-and-administration/in-code-sect-4-21-5-3-5-16/
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