Chapter 3: General Rules Relating to Mediation of Civil Cases | Article 2: Rules of Conduct for Mediators in Court-Connected Mediation Programs for Civil Cases
California Rules of Court — Civil Rules – 2026
Rule 3.850
Purpose and function
Rule 3.851
Application
Rule 3.852
Definitions
Rule 3.853
Voluntary participation and self-determination
Rule 3.854
Confidentiality
Rule 3.855
Impartiality, conflicts of interest, disclosure, and withdrawal
Rule 3.856
Competence
Rule 3.857
Quality of mediation process
Rule 3.858
Marketing
Rule 3.859
Compensation and gifts
Rule 3.860
Attendance sheet and agreement to disclosure