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 involved in mediation. Additionally, the mediator is now tasked with advising the court whether an agreement was reached, rather than presenting the agreement to the court for approval.

Significantly, the bill removes the requirement for the mediator to inform the parties of their right to review the agreement with counsel before signing, and it eliminates the stipulation that the agreement is not binding until approved by the court. Instead, the summary of the agreement will not be shown to the court unless it is signed by the parties, streamlining the process and reducing the court's involvement in mediation agreements.

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