Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 18 - Maryland Mediation Confidentiality Act
Section 3-1801 - Definitions

(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.

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