7. Prohibited mediator reports.
a. Except as required in subsection b., a mediator may not make a report, assessment, evaluation, recommendation, finding, or other oral or written communication regarding a mediation to a court, administrative agency, or other authority that may make a ruling on the dispute that is the subject of the mediation.
b. A mediator may disclose:
(1) whether the mediation occurred or has terminated, whether a settlement was reached, and attendance; or
(2) a mediation communication as permitted under section 6 of P.L.2004, c.157 (C.2A:23C-6);
c. A communication made in violation of subsection a. may not be considered by a court, administrative agency, or arbitrator.