R. Regul. Fl. Bar 14-7.1

As amended through November 4, 2024
Rule 14-7.1 - IMMUNITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
(a) Immunity. The members of the standing committee, mediators, arbitrators, staff of The Florida Bar, and appointed voluntary counsel assisting the committee, mediators, and arbitrators, have absolute immunity from civil liability for all acts in the course of their official duties.
(b)Confidentiality of Arbitration Proceedings and Records. All records, documents, files, proceedings, and hearings pertaining to fee arbitration under these rules are public records and will be provided on request, except for any record of an arbitrator's mental processes and any record of an arbitration panel's executive session to consider the issues raised and to reach a decision as to an award.
(c)Confidentiality of Mediation Proceedings and Records. All records, documents, files, and proceedings pertaining to mediation under this chapter are made available only as provided in the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators and applicable law.

R. Regul. Fl. Bar 14-7.1

Added March 23, 2000 (763 So.2d 1002). Renumbered from rule 14-5.3 and amended May 20, 200, (SC03-705) (875 So.2d 448); amended Jan. 4, 2019, effective 3/5/2019 (SC18-1683).