bae40f01__California___County_of_Orange__Definition
[Term] Mediation [Definition] 
The time where a neutral third party, who is not ANY part of the case (the mediator), listens to both sides and helps the parties reach agreement or settlement. The judge or court commissioner may order mediation, or the parties themselves may request mediation to work out their differences without long, costly court proceedings. A mediator has no power to force settlement of the issues.
The Superior Court of California - County of Orange
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