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CA SB1372

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bob Wieckowski

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Evidence Code Section 1125 to extend the inactivity period for ending a mediation from 10 calendar days to 14 calendar days
  • A mediation ends for confidentiality purposes when there is no communication between the mediator and any party regarding the dispute for 14 calendar days
  • Allows the mediator and parties to shorten or extend this 14-day timeframe by mutual agreement
  • Does not affect existing provisions regarding written settlement agreements, oral agreements, or written termination notices as ways to end a mediation
  • Maintains confidentiality protections for all mediation communications and does not limit a party's right to terminate mediation at any time

Legislative Description

Mediation: confidentiality.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2016
Rules2/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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