§ 1117 Mediation Exemptions Scope

Evidence Code·California

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•This law applies to most mediations (when people talk to solve problems with a helper).
•It does NOT apply to family court cases about kids or divorce.
•It also does NOT apply to settlement talks in court before a trial.

Example

A couple is divorcing and arguing over who gets the house.

If they go to mediation to figure it out, this law does NOT apply because it’s a family court case.

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§ 1117 Mediation Exemptions Scope

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), this chapter applies to a mediation as defined in Section 1115. (b) This chapter does not apply to either of the following: (1) A proceeding under Part 1 (commencing with Section 1800) of Division 5 of the Family Code or Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 3160) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Family Code. (2) A settlement conference pursuant to Rule 3.1380 of the California Rules of Court. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 130, Sec. 84. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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mediation Section 1115 Family Code Rule 3.1380 California Rules of Court

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Evidence Code. Section 1117.

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