Code of Civil Procedure section 1775.1

(a)

As used in this title, “mediation” means a process in which a neutral person or persons facilitate communication between the disputants to assist them in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.

(b)

Unless otherwise specified in this title or ordered by the court, any act to be performed by a party may also be performed by his or her counsel of record.

Source: Section 1775.1, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=1775.­1.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2003; accessed Nov. 2, 2026).

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