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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 18. (a) The attorney for a party to a proceeding may submit to the mediator a confidential statement of the proceeding, not to exceed ten (10) pages, before a mediation conference. The statement submitted under this section must include the following:
(1) The legal and factual contentions of the party.
(2) The factors considered in arriving at a settlement posture.
(3) The settlement negotiations to date.
(b) A confidential statement under this section may be supplemented by exhibits or evidence that must be made available to the opposing party or the opposing party's counsel at least five (5) days before the mediation conference.
(c) A confidential statement is privileged and confidential unless an agreement by the parties to the contrary is provided to the mediator.
(d) If the mediation process does not result in settlement, any submitted confidential statement must be returned to the submitting attorney or party.
(e) Notwithstanding IC 4-21.5-4-6, the following are not public records or part of the agency record, gathered by the mediator in the course of mediation, in a proceeding:
(1) A confidential statement.
(2) Exhibits.
(3) Evidence.
(4) Other information.
(5) Draft settlement documents.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 4. State Offices and Administration § 4-21.5-3.5-18 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-4-state-offices-and-administration/in-code-sect-4-21-5-3-5-18/
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