The bill amends section 14-09.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to mediation agreements. It requires the mediator to prepare a written summary of any agreement reached by the parties, replacing the previous requirement to reduce the agreement to writing. Additionally, the bill specifies that the summary may not be shown to the court unless it is signed by the parties, and it removes the previous stipulation that the agreement is not binding until approved by the court. Instead, the mediator is now required to inform the court whether an agreement was reached.

These changes aim to streamline the mediation process by clarifying the mediator's responsibilities and the binding nature of the agreements. The removal of the requirement for court approval simplifies the procedure, allowing parties to have more control over their agreements while still ensuring that the court is informed of any resolutions reached during mediation.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 14-09.1-07
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee: 14-09.1-07
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 14-09.1-07
PREFILED: 14-09.1-07