(1) Unless the parties otherwise agree, the mediator must ensure that an agreement mentioned in the Civil Proceedings Act 2011 , section 48 is—(a) placed in a sealed container, for example, an envelope; and(b) marked with the court file number; and(c) marked ‘Not to be opened without an order of the court’; and(d) filed in the court.Note—The Civil Proceedings Act 2011 , section 48 provides for a written mediated resolution agreement signed by each party and the mediator.
(2) The container may be opened only if the court orders it to be opened.
(3) No fee is payable for filing the agreement.