§ 3-1801
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§3–1801.
(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)“Mediation” means a process in which parties work with one or more impartial mediators who assist the parties in reaching a voluntary agreement for the resolution of a dispute or issues that are part of a dispute.
(1)“Mediation communication” means a communication, whether by speech, writing, or conduct, made as part of a mediation.
(2)“Mediation communication” includes a communication made for the purpose of considering, initiating, continuing, reconvening, or evaluating a mediation or a mediator.
(d)“Mediator” means an individual who:
(1)Assists parties in reaching their own voluntary agreement for the resolution of a dispute; and
(2)Adheres to the Maryland Standard of Conduct for Mediators.
(e)“Party” means a person that participates in a mediation and whose agreement is necessary to resolve the dispute.