(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a mediator may not make a report, assessment, evaluation, recommendation, finding or other communication regarding a mediation to a court, administrative agency or other authority that may make a ruling on the dispute that is the subject of the mediation.
(2)  A mediator may disclose:
(a)  Whether the mediation occurred or has terminated, whether a settlement was reached, and attendance;
(b)  A mediation communication as permitted under section 9-806, Idaho Code;
(c)  A mediation communication evidencing abuse, neglect, abandonment or exploitation of an individual to a public agency responsible for protecting individuals against such mistreatment; or
(d)  In mediation governed by Idaho rule of civil procedure 16(j), information permitted under Idaho rule of civil procedure 16(j).
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 9-807

  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
(3)  A communication made in violation of subsection (1) of this section may not be considered by a court, administrative agency or arbitrator.