Minn. Stat. § 572.31
Minnesota Civil Mediation Act, Citation
Sections 572.31 to 572.40 may be cited as the "Minnesota Civil Mediation Act."
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 572 — Arbitration; Mediation
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Minn. Stat. § 572.33
Definitions
Subdivision 1. Scope. When used in sections 572.31 to 572.40 the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Mediator. "Mediator" means a third party with no formal coercive power whose function is to promote and facilitate a voluntary settlement of a controversy identified in an agreement to m…
Minn. Stat. § 572.35
Effect of Mediated Settlement Agreement
Subdivision 1. General. The effect of a mediated settlement agreement shall be determined under principles of law applicable to contract. A mediated settlement agreement is not binding unless: (1) it contains a provision stating that it is binding and a provision stating substantially that the parties were advised in w…
Minn. Stat. § 572.36
Setting Aside or Reforming a Mediated Settlement Agreement
In any action, a court of competent jurisdiction shall set aside or reform a mediated settlement agreement if appropriate under the principles of law applicable to contracts, or if there was evident partiality, corruption, or misconduct by a mediator prejudicing the rights of a party. That the relief could not or would…
Minn. Stat. § 572.37
Presentation of Mediator to Public
No individual may act as a mediator pursuant to the Minnesota Civil Mediation Act for compensation without providing the individuals to the conflict with a written statement of qualifications prior to beginning mediation. The statement shall describe educational background and relevant training and experience in the fi…
Minn. Stat. § 572.39
Statutes of Limitation
The running of the limitation of time within which an action may be brought is suspended from the date of the agreement to mediate until 20 days after notice of termination of mediation is delivered by certified mail or personally delivered as provided in the agreement to mediate.
Minn. Stat. § 572.40
Scope
Sections 572.31 to 572.36 do not apply to proceedings relating to the determination of criminal liability or proceedings brought under chapters 518, 518A, 518B, and 518C, or proceedings relating to guardianship, conservatorship, or civil commitment.
Minn. Stat. § 572.41
Debtor and Creditor Mediation
Subdivision 1. General. The debtor and creditor in any transaction may request the other party to the transaction to enter mediation concerning possible adjustment, refinancing, or payment under this section and sections 572.31 to 572.40. Subd. 2. Mediators. An individual who meets the qualifications established under…