Mediator's disclosure of conflicts of interest; background

HRS §658H-9, under Chapter 658H.

HRS §658H-9

[§658H-9] Mediator's disclosure of conflicts of interest; background. (a) Before accepting a mediation, an individual who is requested to serve as a mediator shall:

(b) If a mediator learns any fact described in subsection (a)(1) after accepting a mediation, the mediator shall disclose it as soon as is practicable.

(c) At the request of a mediation party, an individual who is requested to serve as a mediator shall disclose the mediator's qualifications to mediate a dispute.

(d) A person who violates subsection (a) or (b) is precluded by the violation from asserting a privilege under section 658H-4.

(e) Subsections (a), (b), and (c) do not apply to an individual acting as a judge.

(f) This chapter does not require that a mediator have a special qualification by background or profession. [L 2013, c 284, pt of §1]