Section 3164 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Family Law Code >> Division 8. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 11. >> Article 1.

. (a) The mediator may be a member of the professional staff of a family conciliation court, probation department, or mental health services agency, or may be any other person or agency designated by the court.
  (b) The mediator shall meet the minimum qualifications required of a counselor of conciliation as provided in Section 1815.