Mediation is voluntary (no forced agreement, final only when all participants notified and agree) and confidential (not usable in court, with child-abuse and threat exceptions)

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Published properties of mediation: it is a voluntary process in which participants cannot be forced to agree and agreements are final only when all participants are notified of and agree to the solution; it is confidential so what is discussed cannot be used in court, with exceptions for child abuse, imminent threats of harm, or allegations of duress or fraud; it is built on self-determination with the mediator not acting as a judge; and cost varies by program from free or sliding-scale to hourly private rates.

Mediation

Mediation is a voluntary process. In all mediations, if the participants cannot come up with a solution that meets their needs, they cannot be forced to agree to anything. Agreements reached in mediation are only final when all of the participants are satisfied and willing to sign their names to the agreement. While a court may order parties to attend mediation, it cannot order them to reach an agreement. If the parties in court-ordered mediation do not reach an agreement, they can still proceed with their case in court. Mediators may not be called to testify about any mediation communications, and mediators are expected to keep information confidential. Mediation is a confidential process, which means that anything discussed in mediation cannot be used in court. There are a few exceptions when it comes to child abuse, imminent threats of harm to a person, or allegations of duress or fraud. But any discussions, and if all parties choose, even some agreements reached can be kept confidential. Mediation is a confidential process, which means that anything discussed in mediation cannot be used in court. There are a few exceptions when it comes to child abuse, imminent threats of harm to a person, or allegations of duress or fraud. But any discussions, and if all parties choose, even some agreements reached can be kept confidential. Mediation revolves around the principle of self-determination. That means that the participants with the dispute decide what solutions will work for them. The mediator does not act as a judge. The mediator remains impartial throughout the process and will not give legal advice or make decisions about the dispute. Mediation revolves around the principle of self-determination. That means that the participants with the dispute decide what solutions will work for them. The mediator does not act as a judge. The mediator remains impartial throughout the process and will not give legal advice or make decisions about the dispute. The cost of mediation varies depending on the program. In some court, government, and community programs, the service will be free or based on a sliding fee scale. In other courts and in private mediation, the cost likely will be on an hourly basis and is typically divided by the participants. (as published)

原データ更新日：2026-10-17
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出典・情報の根拠

• https://www.mdcourts.gov/legalhelp/mediationadr ↗