Section 1117 Of Chapter 2. Mediation From California Evidence Code >> Division 9. >> Chapter 2.

. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), this chapter applies to a mediation as defined in Section 1115.
  (b) This chapter does not apply to either of the following:
  (1) A proceeding under Part 1 (commencing with Section 1800) of Division 5 of the Family Code or Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 3160) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Family Code.
  (2) A settlement conference pursuant to Rule 3.1380 of the California Rules of Court.