Sec. 16. A mediator for a proceeding under this chapter shall: (1) inform the parties of the anticipated cost of mediation; (2) advise the parties that the mediator does not represent either or both of the parties; (3) define and describe the process of mediation to the parties; (4) disclose the nature and extent of any relationships with the parties and any personal, financial, or other interest that may result in bias or a conflict of interest; (5) advise each of the parties to consider independent legal advice; (6) disclose to the parties or their attorneys any factual documentation revealed during the mediation if at the end of the mediation process the disclosure is agreed to by both parties; (7) inform the parties of the extent to which information obtained from and about the participants through the mediation process is not privileged and may be subject to disclosure; (8) inform the parties that they may introduce the written mediated agreement into evidence if the agreement is signed by all parties to the dispute; (9) advise the parties of the time, date, and location of the mediation at least ten (10) days in advance, unless a shorter period is agreed to by the parties; and (10) advise the parties of all persons whose presence at the mediation might facilitate settlement.
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