Md. Code Regs. 14.37.02.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 14.37.02.09 - Termination of Mediation

A. The Ombudsman may terminate the mediation process at any time if the Ombudsman determines that mediation will not reasonably lead to resolution of the dispute.

B. In making the decision whether to terminate a mediation, the Ombudsman may consider, among other factors:

(1) The duration of the mediation process;

(2) The parties' efforts to resolve the dispute;

(3) The Ombudsman's efforts to resolve the dispute;

(4) The likelihood that the parties will change their positions;

(5) A party's failure to abide by the written standards of conduct;

(6) A party's failure to abide by the party's confidentiality obligations; and

(7) A party's use of the mediation process for purposes of delay or harassment.

C. Upon termination of a mediation, the Ombudsman shall issue a final determination as provided in Regulation .11 of this chapter and, without disclosing confidential mediation communications, indicate the reason why mediation was terminated.

Md. Code Regs. 14.37.02.09

Regulation .09 adopted effective 50:18 Md. R. 800, eff. 9/18/2023