Code of Virginia § 8.01-581.23. Civil immunity.
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When a mediation is provided by a mediator who is certified pursuant to guidelines promulgated by the Judicial Council of Virginia, or who is trained and serves as a mediator through the statewide mediation program established pursuant to § 2.2-1202.1 , then that mediator, mediation programs for which that mediator is providing services, and a mediator co-mediating with that mediator shall be immune from civil liability for, or resulting from, any act or omission done or made while engaged in efforts to assist or conduct a mediation, unless the act or omission was made or done in bad faith, with malicious intent or in a manner exhibiting a willful, wanton disregard of the rights, safety or property of another.
This language is not intended to abrogate any other immunity that may be applicable to a mediator.
1988, cc. 623, 857; 2002, c. 718 ; 2012, cc. 803 , 835 .