CA Evid Code Section 1117

(a)

Except as provided in subdivision (b), this chapter applies to a mediation as defined in Section 1115.

(b)

This chapter does not apply to either of the following:

(1)

A proceeding under Part 1 (commencing with Section 1800) of Division 5 of the Family Code or Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 3160) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Family Code.

(2)

A settlement conference pursuant to Rule 3.1380 of the California Rules of Court.