C-25.01 - Code of Civil Procedure

Section 617 Disposition versions

2016-01-01

617. Mediation sessions take place in the presence of both parties and a mediator or, if the parties so agree, two mediators. The sessions may also, if all agree, take place in the presence of a single party, in the presence of the child concerned or in the presence of other persons who are neither experts nor advisers if their contribution may be helpful in resolving the dispute.

If required by the circumstances, the mediator may, with the parties’ consent, use any appropriate, readily available technological means.

When the mediation process ends, the mediator files a dated and signed report with the Family Mediation Service, and delivers a copy to the parties. The report records the presence of the parties and the points, if any, on which an agreement was reached. It contains no other information.

2014, c. 1, a. 617.