The provisions of ORS § 36.220 to 36.238 do not apply to a mediation conducted under ORS § 135.951 or 135.953 unless the parties to the mediation enter into a written agreement for confidentiality of the mediation. If the parties enter into a written agreement for confidentiality of the mediation, a court may not receive in evidence in any proceeding any mediation communications or mediation agreement to the extent provided by ORS § 36.220 to 36.238. The parties participating in mediation must be informed:

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(1) Of the right to enter into a written agreement concerning confidentiality of the mediation proceedings; and

(2) That mediation communications or agreements may not be used as an admission of guilt or as evidence against the offender in any adjudicatory proceeding. [1995 c.323 § 4; 1997 c.670 § 13]

See note under 135.951.