8.01-581.23 - Civil immunity. - Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-581.23. Civil immunity.

When a mediation is provided by a mediator who is certified pursuant toguidelines promulgated by the Judicial Council of Virginia, or who is trainedand serves as a mediator through the statewide mediation program establishedpursuant to § 2.2-1001(2), then that mediator, mediation programs for whichthat mediator is providing services, and a mediator co-mediating with thatmediator shall be immune from civil liability for, or resulting from, any actor omission done or made while engaged in efforts to assist or conduct amediation, unless the act or omission was made or done in bad faith, withmalicious intent or in a manner exhibiting a willful, wanton disregard of therights, safety or property of another. This language is not intended toabrogate any other immunity that may be applicable to a mediator.

(1988, cc. 623, 857; 2002, c. 718.)