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7.07.050  <<  7.07.060 >>   7.07.070

Prohibited mediator reports.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a mediator may not make a report, assessment, evaluation, recommendation, finding, or other communication regarding a mediation to a court, administrative agency, or other authority that may make a ruling on the dispute that is the subject of the mediation.
(2) A mediator may disclose:
(a) Whether the mediation occurred or has terminated, whether a settlement was reached, attendance, and efforts to schedule a mediation ordered by a court, administrative agency, or other authority that may make a ruling on the dispute;
(b) A mediation communication as permitted under RCW 7.07.050; or
(c) A mediation communication evidencing abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of an individual to a public agency responsible for protecting individuals against such mistreatment.
(3) A communication made in violation of subsection (1) of this section may not be considered by a court, administrative agency, or arbitrator.
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