Virginia Code

Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-581.21 (2026)

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"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.

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

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1999–2008 · leading case: Anderson v. Anderson, 514 S.E.2d 369 (Va. Ct. App. 1999).

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Anderson v. Anderson, 514 S.E.2d 369 (Va. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 3× “” Code § 8.01-581.21 defines "mediator” as "an impartial third party selected by agreement of the parties to a controversy to assist them in mediation.”

Perreault v. the Free Lance-Star, 666 S.E.2d 352 (Va. 2008). · cites it 2× “The former suggests a limitation upon public access to judicial records whereas the latter suggests a limitation upon otherwise confidential mediated agreements.”

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