Title XV, JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES (Ch. 595 - 686D)

1. A privilege under section 679C.104 may be waived in a record or orally during a proceeding if it is expressly waived by all mediation parties and if all of the following apply: a. In the case of the privilege of a mediator, the privilege is expressly waived by the mediator. b.…

1. No privilege exists under section 679C.104 for a mediation communication that involves any of the following: a. An agreement evidenced by a record signed by all mediation parties to the agreement. b. A communication that is available to the public under chapter 22 or made duri…

1. Except as required in subsection 2 , a mediator shall 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 subjec…

Unless subject to chapter 21 or 22 , mediation communications are confidential to the extent agreed to by the parties or provided by other law or rule of this state. 2005 Acts, ch 68, §13 Referred to in §13.14 , 216.15B , 654A.13

1. Before accepting a mediation, an individual who is requested to serve as a mediator shall do all of the following: a. Make an inquiry that is reasonable under the circumstances to determine whether there are any known facts that a reasonable individual would consider likely to…

An attorney or other individual designated by a mediation party may accompany the mediation party to and participate in a mediation. A waiver of participation given before the mediation may be rescinded. 2005 Acts, ch 68, §15

The provisions of this chapter modify or supersede the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. §7001 et seq., but this chapter does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101c of that Act or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices…

In applying and construing this chapter , consideration should be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law among states that enact the uniform mediation Act. 2005 Acts, ch 68, §17

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the…

1. This chapter governs a mediation pursuant to a referral or an agreement to mediate made on or after July 1, 2005. 2. On or after July 1, 2005, this chapter governs an agreement to mediate whenever made. 2005 Acts, ch 68, §19

A mediator or a mediation program shall not be liable for civil damages for a statement, decision, or omission made in the process of mediation unless the act or omission by the mediator or mediation program is made in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting …