{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"1115","citation":"Evid. Code, § 1115","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. EVIDENCE AFFECTED OR EXCLUDED BY EXTRINSIC POLICIES [1100. - 1162.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Mediation [1115. - 1129.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-9/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 772, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 1998.","effective":"1998-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes of this chapter:</p><p>(a) “Mediation” means a process in which a neutral person or persons facilitate communication between the disputants to assist them in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.</p><p>(b) “Mediator” means a neutral person who conducts a mediation. “Mediator” includes any person designated by a mediator either to assist in the mediation or to communicate with the participants in preparation for a mediation.</p><p>(c) “Mediation consultation” means a communication between a person and a mediator for the purpose of initiating, considering, or reconvening a mediation or retaining the mediator.</p>","text":"For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Mediation” means a process in which a neutral person or persons facilitate communication between the disputants to assist them in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. (b) “Mediator” means a neutral person who conducts a mediation. “Mediator” includes any person designated by a mediator either to assist in the mediation or to communicate with the participants in preparation for a mediation. (c) “Mediation consultation” means a communication between a person and a mediator for the purpose of initiating, considering, or reconvening a mediation or retaining the mediator.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/mediation-1115","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}