CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Custody and Visitation
......Mediation/Evaluations/Fam. Ct. Serv.
.........Privilege/Confidentiality
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  • Mediator may make recommendations to court; may recommend restraining orders; may recommend investigation or other action to assist in effecting resolution.
  • Mediation proceedings are confidential and communications therein are subject to privilege held by mediator.
  • Ethical requirements for confidentiality in child custody evaluations.
  • Official information privilege.
  • A child custody evaluator may not communicate ex parte with a judicial officer unless specifically authorized by stipulation.
  • Party may not object to mediator's testimony if such is permitted by local rule, or if parties stipulate to same.
  • Information received in mediation is privileged, privilege being held by mediator.