Section 4-21.5-3.5-17 - Individuals present at mediation(a) The parties and their attorneys, if any, must be present at any mediation session unless otherwise agreed. A mediator may allow nonparties to the dispute to be present at a mediation session if the parties agree.(b) All parties, attorneys with settlement authority, representatives with settlement authority, and necessary individuals must be present at each mediation conference to facilitate settlement of a dispute, unless excused by the administrative law judge.(c) Mediation sessions are not open to the public.As added by P.L. 16-1996, SEC.1.