No individual may act as a mediator pursuant to the Minnesota Civil Mediation Act for compensation without providing the individuals to the conflict with a written statement of qualifications prior to beginning mediation. The statement shall describe educational background and relevant training and experience in the field.
Nothing in this section shall limit the pursuits of professionals consistent with their training and code of ethics; nor shall this section apply to service provided through a governmental agency. The requirement of this section may be satisfied by a nonprofit corporation on behalf of its service providers by providing a statement of the education, training, and experience requirements for eligibility on its mediation panel.
A person who violates this section is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
1984 c 646 s 5; 1986 c 444
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 570 - 583 — Postjudgment Remedies; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Bonds
Chapter 572 — Arbitration; Mediation
Section 572.31 — Minnesota Civil Mediation Act, Citation.
Section 572.35 — Effect Of Mediated Settlement Agreement.
Section 572.36 — Setting Aside Or Reforming A Mediated Settlement Agreement.
Section 572.37 — Presentation Of Mediator To Public.