30(1)The parties to a hearing may contact a mediator before a hearing for the purpose of discussing settlement of an action that has been set down for a hearing.

30(2)The costs of a mediation process shall be borne by the parties to it, as agreed to between or among them.

30(3)Documents and notes that relate to a mediation are confidential and do not form any part of the court records with respect to the action to which the mediation relates.