Florida Florida Statutes

§ 44.403 — Mediation Confidentiality and Privilege Act; definitions

FS § 44.403Ch. 44

Statute text

As used in ss. 44.401-44.406, the term:(1) “Mediation communication” means an oral or written statement, or nonverbal conduct intended to make an assertion, by or to a mediation participant made during the course of a mediation, or prior to mediation if made in furtherance of a mediation. The commission of a crime during a mediation is not a mediation communication.

(2)“Mediation participant” means a mediation party or a person who attends a mediation in person or by telephone, video conference, or other electronic means.

(3)“Mediation party” or “party” means a person participating directly, or through a designated representative, in a mediation and a person who:(a) Is a named party;

(b)Is a real party in interest; or

(c)Would be a named party or real party in interest if an action relating to the subject matter of the mediation were brought in a court of law.

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Legislative history

s. 4, ch. 2004-291.