The City of Carlsbad provides a mediation program free to residents. Mediation is a confidential meeting between people who have a disagreement and a trained, neutral mediator who guides a discussion of issues toward a mutually acceptable agreement.
Cases may be self-referred by any Carlsbad resident who is involved in the dispute by calling 760-434-2868.
Some of the types of cases referred involve neighbor-to-neighbor issues, animal nuisances and property maintenance disputes.
Mediation is always an option if:
To learn more about the process, go to Mediation Q & A.
Mediation is governed by California Evidence Code sections 1115-1128, which provides that statements made during mediation are confidential and inadmissible against another party in any subsequent non-criminal proceeding. Further the mediators do not report back to any courts on the content of the mediation, nor are they available to testify as to what was said during mediation. Confidentiality allows people to express themselves without fear that their words will be used against them later. By signing this form, the parties agree to maintain confidentiality and acknowledge that any agreement as a result of this mediation session is nonbinding.