Dispute resolution agreement required — When admissible as evidence.
RCW 7.75.040
in effect(1) In conducting a dispute resolution process, a center established under this chapter shall require: (a) That the disputing parties enter into a written agreement which expresses the method by which they shall attempt to resolve the issues in dispute; and (b) That at the conclusion of the dispute resolution process, the parties enter into a written agreement which sets forth the settlement of the issues and the future responsibilities, if any, of each party. (2) A written agreement entered into with the assistance of a center at the conclusion of the written dispute resolution process is admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding.
(1) In conducting a dispute resolution process, a center established under this chapter shall require:
(a) That the disputing parties enter into a written agreement which expresses the method by which they shall attempt to resolve the issues in dispute; and
(b) That at the conclusion of the dispute resolution process, the parties enter into a written agreement which sets forth the settlement of the issues and the future responsibilities, if any, of each party.
(2) A written agreement entered into with the assistance of a center at the conclusion of the written dispute resolution process is admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=7.75&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026