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February 2001 Draft of the Uniform Mediation Act February 2001 Draft of the Uniform Mediation Act, UMA Committee. The February 2001 Draft of the UMA as prepared by the Drafting Committee of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Your selected article and the entire Mediate.com Library are yours for free. First we need a small amount of information to best serve you: I am: a member of the public a mediator (including attorney-mediator) an attorney other dispute resolution professional My area code is: or no area code (International) Thanks for the opportunity to serve you. Privacy Why we ask UNIFORM MEDIATION ACT Interim Draft February 20, 2001 SECTION 1. TITLE . This [Act] may be cited as the Uniform Mediation Act. SECTION 2. APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION. In applying and construing this [Act], consideration must be given to: (1) the need to promote candor of parties and mediators through confidentiality of the mediation process, subject only to the need for disclosure to accommodate specific and compelling societal interests; (2) the policy of fostering prompt, economical, and amicable resolution of disputes in accordance with principles of integrity of the mediation process, active party involvement, and informed self-determination by the parties; (3) the policy that the decision-making authority in the mediation process rests with the parties; and (4) the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among States. SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS . In this [Act]: (1) "Authenticate" means to: (A) sign; or (B) execute or adopt a symbol, or encrypt a record in whole or in part, with present intent to: (i) identify the authenticating party; and (ii) adopt, accept, or establish the authenticity of a record or term. (2) "Court" means [a court of competent jurisdiction in this State]. (3) "Mediation" means a process in which a mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between parties to assist them in reaching a voluntary agreement regarding their dispute. Full Article: http://www.mediate.com/articles/umafeb01draft.cfm


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