Art. 437. Referral for mediation
A. At any time the court may order the referral for mediation in any proceeding
authorized by this Code, except domestic abuse assistance proceedings brought pursuant to
Chapter 8, Title XV.
B. The referral order shall recite that while the parties must attend a scheduled
mediation session and must attempt to mediate in good faith, they are not required to reach
an agreement.
Acts 1999, No. 894, §1; Acts 2007, No. 396, §1; Acts 2017, No. 359, §§1, 4, special
eff. date.