§ 3-1801. Definitions

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 3-1801 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

(c)    (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.