010-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-12

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 1-12 - Code of Ethics for Mediators

(a) No mediator may provide legal, financial or therapeutic advice to the Parties in a Mediation proceeding. A mediator may not solicit or accept any payment or item of value, either directly or indirectly, in return for making a referral.

(b) In addition to W.S. 11-41-106, Mediators shall keep confidential all information and records obtained in connection with a Mediation proceeding.

(c) With respect to the Parties to the Mediation, no mediator shall:

(i) Offer or deliver services, other than Mediation services on any issue involving these same two Parties, raised in the proceeding for a period of at least six months from the time the last Mediation proceeding was concluded.

(ii) Solicit or accept from any person or entity, either directly or indirectly, anything of value that could reasonably be expected to influence the actions or judgment of the mediator in his or her capacity as a mediator or if it could reasonably be considered to be a reward for any Action or inaction by the mediator in his or her capacity as a mediator.

(iii) Use or attempt to use his or her position as a mediator to gain unlawful benefits, advantages or privileges for himself or herself, or for others.

(d) A mediator shall disclose to the Board and to the Parties to a Mediation proceeding, every potential conflict of interest and every other matter which may affect the mediator's ability to act in a fair, diligent and impartial manner in the proceeding. A mediator shall withdraw from the proceeding if the mediator is unable to act in a fair and impartial manner.

010-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-12