Mediation Consent And Confidentiality Form {PRB-PCN-003}

PRB-PCN-003 - MEDIATION CONSENT AND CONFIDENTIALITY FORM. This form used by the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, in conservatorship and guardianship cases, is a formal agreement signed by involved parties who voluntarily choose to resolve their dispute through mediation rather than proceeding directly to trial. The form outlines the mediation process, which is conducted by a neutral mediator from the court’s Probate Mediation Panel. It emphasizes that the mediator does not represent any party and cannot provide legal advice, and that parties are entitled to bring legal counsel. The process is entirely voluntary—either party may withdraw at any time—and any resolution must be mutually agreed upon. All communications in mediation are confidential under California Evidence Code §§ 1115–1128, except in cases involving reports of child or elder abuse or violent crimes. If a settlement is reached, it must be documented in a Mediation Agreement, which is submitted to the court for approval. The mediator may not be called as a witness in any future legal proceedings. A Minute Order may be issued by the court referring the case to Pro Bono Mediation, mandating that mediation be completed by a specific deadline and setting a follow-up status conference. www.FormsWorkflow.com