Sec. 7.
(1) The work product and case files of a mediator or center and communications relating to the subject matter of the dispute made during the dispute resolution process by a party, mediator, or other person are confidential and not subject to disclosure in a judicial or administrative proceeding except for either of the following:
(a) Work product, case files, or communications for which all parties to the dispute resolution process agree in writing to waive confidentiality.
(b) Work product, case files, or communications which are used in a subsequent action between the mediator and a party to the dispute resolution process for damages arising out of the dispute resolution process.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to statements, memoranda, materials, and other tangible evidence, otherwise subject to discovery, that were not prepared specifically for use in the dispute resolution process.
History: 1988, Act 260, Eff. Nov. 13, 1988 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 286, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1993
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 260 of 1988 - Community Dispute Resolution Act (691.1551 - 691.1564)
Section 691.1551 - Short Title.
Section 691.1552 - Definitions.
Section 691.1553 - Community Dispute Resolution Program; Creation; Purpose.
Section 691.1554 - Community Dispute Resolution Fund; Creation; Purpose; Administration.
Section 691.1555 - Revenues, Funds, and Interest Credited to Fund.
Section 691.1556 - Participation in Dispute Resolution Process.
Section 691.1556a - Agreement; Enforcement.
Section 691.1556b - Repealed. 1993, Act 286, Eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Section 691.1557 - Confidentiality.
Section 691.1557a - Civil Liability.
Section 691.1558 - Administration of Program.
Section 691.1559 - Eligibility of Grant Recipient for Funding.
Section 691.1561 - Fiscal Affairs of Grant Recipient; Inspection, Examination, and Audit.
Section 691.1562 - Providing Statistical Data Annually to State Court Administrator; Annual Report.