Legal Question in Mediation in California

can you help clarify how civil code 1383.820 (b) intended to be interpreted? Is the emphasis on the use of "local" dispute resolution programs or "low cost mediation programs"?

For example if there is no "low-cost program" that is "local" it is reasonable to argue that a program that is non-local but much lower cost ( 4 times lower and 30 miles away) be utilized instead?


Asked on 9/29/10, 1:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

I assume you mean section 1363.820(b). If you read further in the statute, if there is no local low cost program selected by the association and made available, then the provisions of section 1363.840 apply and satisfy 1363.820(a).

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Answered on 10/06/10, 9:36 pm


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