Sec. 27. (a) A mediator is not subject to process requiring disclosure of any matter discussed during the mediation. Matters discussed during mediation are confidential and privileged.

     (b) The confidentiality requirement of subsection (a) may not be waived by the parties.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-21.5-3.5-27

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
     (c) An objection to the obtaining of testimony or physical evidence from mediation may be made by any party or by the mediator.

As added by P.L.16-1996, SEC.1.