8.01-581.21 - Definitions.
§ 8.01-581.21. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
"Mediation" means a process in which a mediator facilitates communicationbetween the parties and, without deciding the issues or imposing a solutionon the parties, enables them to understand and to reach a mutually agreeableresolution to their dispute.
"Mediation program" means a program through which mediators or mediation ismade available and includes the director, agents and employees of the program.
"Mediator" means an impartial third party selected by agreement of theparties to a controversy to assist them in mediation.
(1988, cc. 623, 857; 2002, c. 718.)