Florida Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 44.107 (2025)

Immunity for arbitrators, mediators, and mediator trainees.

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44.107 Immunity for arbitrators, mediators, and mediator trainees.—

(1) Arbitrators serving under s. 44.103 or s. 44.104, mediators serving under s. 44.102, and trainees fulfilling the mentorship requirements for certification by the Supreme Court as a mediator shall have judicial immunity in the same manner and to the same extent as a judge.

(2) A person serving as a mediator in any noncourt-ordered mediation shall have immunity from liability arising from the performance of that person’s duties while acting within the scope of the mediation function if such mediation is:

(a) Required by statute or agency rule or order;

(b) Conducted under ss. 44.401-44.406 by express agreement of the mediation parties; or

(c) Facilitated by a mediator certified by the Supreme Court, unless the mediation parties expressly agree not to be bound by ss. 44.401-44.406.

The mediator does not have immunity if he or she acts in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property.

(3) A person serving under s. 44.106 to assist the Supreme Court in performing its disciplinary function shall have absolute immunity from liability arising from the performance of that person’s duties while acting within the scope of that person’s appointed function.

History.—s. 5, ch. 89-31; s. 7, ch. 90-188; s. 1, ch. 95-421; s. 2, ch. 2004-291.

Note.—Former s. 44.307.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2001–2025 · leading case: Vitakis-Valchine v. Valchine, 793 So. 2d 1094 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001).

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Vitakis-Valchine v. Valchine, 793 So. 2d 1094 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001). · cites it 2× “" § 44.107, Fla. Stat. The mediation must be conducted in accordance with rules of practice and procedure adopted by the Florida Supreme Court.”

Robert A. Harris v. Michael Dazzo (Fla. 3d DCA 2025). · cites it 2× “See § 44.107, Fla. Stat. (2025). Twenty-four years later, the Florida Legislature performed an overhaul and revised the Arbitration Code.”

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