ORS 36.283: Confidentiality of mediation communications and agreement.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) A mediation described in ORS 36.280 (1) is subject to ORS 36.220. (2) Except as provided under ORS 36.220 to 36.238, if the parties to a mediation described in ORS 36.280 have agreed in writing that all or part of the mediation communications or all or part of the terms of a mediation agreement are confidential, a cause of action exists against a party that discloses the confidential communications or terms for damages resulting from the disclosure. (3) ORS 36.280 does not require a party to a mediation proceeding to disclose confidential business information or to disclose other confidential information that may be adverse to the legal interests of the party. [2015 c.630 §2]
Official history and status
History: Note: See second note under 36.280.
This rule cites
- ORS 36.280 — resolved
- ORS 36.220 — resolved
- 36.238 — resolved
Cited by
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors036.html