Is It Confidential?

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Is It Confidential?

When the parities agree to mediate, they understand that the information obtains during intake, the mediation process, and followup is confidential and will not be used in any legal proceeding on the matter.

Other Pennsylvania Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs

Q: Who Is The Mediator?
A: The mediator is a volunteer who has successfully completed 24hour mediation training. The training includes communication, negotiation, and conciliation skills, … More
Q: What Happens If The Parties Cannot Reach An Agreement?
A: If an agreement cannot be reached in a case referred from court, the parties will be referred back to court.
Q: What If The Case Is Not Court- Referred?
A: The mediator may assist the parties in determining what they want to do next.
Q: Is Mediation Binding?
A: If the case is courtreferred, the agreement is as binding as if the case were decided by a judge. It cannot be appealed. In privately referred cases, the mediated … More