Do your mediators also serve as hearing officers?  If yes, is this a state requirement? For those of you who have individuals serving in dual roles do you just require them to disclose at the beginning of every mediation? I understand the screening protoc

Do your mediators also serve as hearing officers?  If yes, is this a state requirement? For those of you who have individuals serving in dual roles do you just require them to disclose at the beginning of every mediation? I understand the screening protocols needed but we are trying to make sure we are being completely transparent with our clients as well.