(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Mediation” means a process in which parties work with one or more impartial mediators who assist the parties in reaching a voluntary agreement for the resolution of a dispute or issues that are part of a dispute. (c) (1) “Mediation communication” means a communication, whether by speech, […]
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle applies to a mediation in which: (1) The parties are required to mediate by law; (2) The parties are referred to mediation by an administrative agency or arbitrator; or (3) The mediator states in writing to any and all parties to the mediation and persons with whom […]
(a) Except as provided in § 3–1804 of this subtitle, a mediator or any person present or otherwise participating in a mediation at the request of a mediator: (1) Shall maintain the confidentiality of all mediation communications; and (2) May not disclose or be compelled to disclose mediation communications in any judicial, administrative, or other proceeding. (b) Except as […]
(a) A document signed by the parties that records points of agreement expressed by the parties or that constitutes an agreement reached by the parties as a result of mediation is not confidential unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. (b) In addition to any other disclosure required by law, a mediator, a party, or a person […]
Mediation communications that are confidential under this subtitle are not subject to discovery, but information that is otherwise admissible or subject to discovery does not become inadmissible or protected from disclosure solely by reason of its use in mediation.
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Mediation Confidentiality Act.
