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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 8Pt. 2Ch. 11Art. 1§ 3163 Mediator Change Requests Rules

§ 3163 Mediator Change Requests Rules

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§ 3163 Mediator Change Requests Rules

Courts must make local rules for handling requests to change mediators or fix mediation problems.

Key Takeaways

  • •Courts create their own rules for mediator changes.
  • •These rules cover any issues that come up during mediation.
  • •The rules are made locally, not by the state.

Example

A person doesn't like the mediator in a family dispute and asks the court to assign a new one.

The court will follow its own local rules to decide if a new mediator can be chosen.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 3163 Mediator Change Requests Rules

Courts shall develop local rules to respond to requests for a change of mediators or to general problems relating to mediation.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

Related Statutes

  • § 3160 Court Mediation Availability
  • § 3161 Child Custody Mediation Goals
  • § 3162 Child Custody Mediation Standards
  • § 3164 Mediator Qualifications And Selection
  • § 3165 Family Court Supervisor Training

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 3163.
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