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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-17-9. Participation with attorney or designated representative.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-17-9. Participation with attorney or designated representative.

An attorney or other individual designated by a party may accompany the party to and participate in a mediation. A waiver of participation given before the mediation may be rescinded.

## History

Code 1981, § 9-17-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 646, § 2/SB 234.