# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 18. Maryland Mediation Confidentiality Act

#### Section 3-1803

(a) Except as provided in Sec. 3-1804 of this subtitle, a mediator or any person present or otherwise participating in a mediation at the request of a mediator:

  (1) Shall maintain the confidentiality of all mediation communications; and

  (2) May not disclose or be compelled to disclose mediation communications in any judicial, administrative, or other proceeding.

(b) Except as provided in Sec. 3-1804 of this subtitle:

  (1) A party to a mediation and any person present or otherwise participating in the mediation at the request of a party may not disclose or be compelled to disclose mediation communications in any judicial, administrative, or other proceeding; and

  (2) The parties may enter into a written agreement to maintain the confidentiality of all mediation communications and may require any person present or otherwise participating in the mediation at the request of a party to maintain the confidentiality of all mediation communications.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)