RCW 7.75.040
Dispute resolution agreement required—When admissible as evidence.
(1) In conducting a dispute resolution process, a center established under this chapter shall require:
(a) That the disputing parties enter into a written agreement which expresses the method by which they shall attempt to resolve the issues in dispute; and
(b) That at the conclusion of the dispute resolution process, the parties enter into a written agreement which sets forth the settlement of the issues and the future responsibilities, if any, of each party.
(2) A written agreement entered into with the assistance of a center at the conclusion of the written dispute resolution process is admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding.
[ 1984 c 258 § 504.]
NOTES:
Court Improvement Act of 1984—Effective dates—Severability—Short title—1984 c 258: See notes following RCW 3.30.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions
Chapter 7.75 - Dispute Resolution Centers.
7.75.010 - Legislative findings and intent.
7.75.020 - Dispute resolution center—Creation—Plan—Approval by county or municipality.
7.75.030 - Services to be provided without charge or for fee based on ability to pay.
7.75.035 - Surcharge by county legislative authority.
7.75.040 - Dispute resolution agreement required—When admissible as evidence.
7.75.050 - Confidentiality of centers' files, etc.—Exception—Privileged communications.
7.75.060 - Withdrawal from dispute resolution process.
7.75.070 - Center may seek and expend funds.
7.75.080 - Statutes of limitations tolled until dispute resolution process concluded.