NY · rules
22 NYCRR 146.2
Definitions
(a) "Neutral" shall refer to both mediators and neutral evaluators.
(b) "Mediation" shall refer to a confidential dispute resolution process in which a neutral third party (the mediator) helps parties identify issues, clarify perceptions and explore options for a mutually acceptable outcome.
(c) "Neutral evaluation" shall refer to a confidential, non-binding process in which a neutral third party (the neutral evaluator) with expertise in the subject matter relating to the dispute provides an assessment of likely court outcomes of a case or an issue in an effort to help parties reach a settlement.
History
2008: 146 > Added Part 146 on June 18 (order: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/rules/chiefadmin/146_amend.pdf)
Provenance
- Source
- nycourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-17
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
- Content hash
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