Louisiana Children's Code Tit. IV, Art. 441. Confidentiality

(1) The communication or record presented in the course of mediation is otherwise subject or is otherwise admissible if based on proof independent of the mediation.

(2) All parties and the mediator specifically agree in writing to waive confidentiality.

(3) Whenever the mediator has cause to believe that a child's physical or mental health or welfare is endangered by abuse or neglect, he shall report and refer the charges to the local child protection unit of the Department of Children and Family Services in accordance with Article 610.

(4) Disclosure is permitted by Paragraph B of this Article.

(1) The mediator may report to the court whether the parties appeared as ordered, whether mediation took place, and whether a settlement resulted.

(2) The mediator may maintain records of mediation cases and may use data for research, training, or statistical reports to the court, provided all individual identifying information about the clients is removed.

(3) The court may compel testimony or documents in a contempt proceeding alleging that a party failed to comply with a court order referring the case for mediation; however, the disclosure of any communications and records made during the course of the mediation shall be strictly limited to the issue of noncompliance with the court's order.

(4) A court or administrative tribunal may compel testimony in a proceeding concerning the professional competence or ethics of the mediator or otherwise if necessary to prevent fraud or manifest injustice.