{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3164","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3164","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN [3000. - 3465.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8"},{"name":"PART 2. RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD [3020. - 3204.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 11. Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues [3160. - 3188.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2/chapter-11"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [3160. - 3165.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2/chapter-11/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The mediator may be a member of the professional staff of a family conciliation court, probation department, or mental health services agency, or may be any other person or agency designated by the court.</p><p>(b) The mediator shall meet the minimum qualifications required of a counselor of conciliation as provided in Section <a href=\"/fam/1815\">1815</a>.</p>","text":"(a) The mediator may be a member of the professional staff of a family conciliation court, probation department, or mental health services agency, or may be any other person or agency designated by the court. (b) The mediator shall meet the minimum qualifications required of a counselor of conciliation as provided in Section 1815.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-3164","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}