§ 8.01-581.21 Definitions
As used in this chapter: “Mediation” means a process in which a mediator facilitates communication between the parties and, without deciding the issues or imposing a solution on the parties, enables them to understand and to reach a mutually agreeable resolution to their dispute. “Mediation program” means a program through which mediators or mediation is made available and includes the director, agents and employees of the program. “Mediator” means an impartial third party selected by agreement of the parties to a controversy to assist them in mediation.
History
This law was first created in 1988. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 623 and 857 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1988 “Acts” aren’t available online. It has been modified 1 time. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. That modification is as follows: in 2002, chapter 718.
1988, cc. 623, 857; 2002, c. 718.