Florida Statutes
Fla. Stat. § 120.573 (2025)
Mediation of disputes.
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120.573 Mediation of disputes.—Each announcement of an agency action that affects substantial interests shall advise whether mediation of the administrative dispute for the type of agency action announced is available and that choosing mediation does not affect the right to an administrative hearing. If the agency and all parties to the administrative action agree to mediation, in writing, within 10 days after the time period stated in the announcement for election of an administrative remedy under ss. 120.569 and 120.57, the time limitations imposed by ss. 120.569 and 120.57 shall be tolled to allow the agency and parties to mediate the administrative dispute. The mediation shall be concluded within 60 days of such agreement unless otherwise agreed by the parties. The mediation agreement shall include provisions for mediator selection, the allocation of costs and fees associated with mediation, and the mediating parties’ understanding regarding the confidentiality of discussions and documents introduced during mediation. If mediation results in settlement of the administrative dispute, the agency shall enter a final order incorporating the agreement of the parties. If mediation terminates without settlement of the dispute, the agency shall notify the parties in writing that the administrative hearing processes under ss. 120.569 and 120.57 are resumed.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2005–2018 · leading case: Meller v. Florida Real Est. Com'n, 902 So. 2d 325 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005).
Meller v. Florida Real Est. Com'n, 902 So. 2d 325 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005). “We, therefore, reverse the order under review and remand for proceedings pursuant to section 120.57(1).”
Fair Ins. Rates In Monroe, Inc. v. Off. of Ins. Reg. (Fla. 3d DCA 2018). “57 (formal and informal administrative hearings), section 120.573 (mediation of disputes), or section 120.”
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