What Are the Conditions for Registration in the Mediator Registry?

Mediation Regulation: Click here to access the regulation.

Relevant Article:

ARTICLE 48 –

(1) Applications for registry registration are submitted electronically to the Department Directorate.

(2) The application letter, containing the contact information of the Heavy Penal Court Public Prosecutor’s Office where the applicant wishes to serve as a mediator, must include:

a) Turkish Republic Identification Number,

b) Law Faculty Graduation Certificate,

c) A passport-sized photo taken within the last six months,

ç) If applicable, the names of registered chambers, institutions, or organizations the applicant has worked with,

d) The original or certified copy of the participation certificate showing completion of mediator training.

(3) To be registered in the mediator registry, the applicant must:

a) Be a Turkish citizen,

b) Have full legal capacity,

c) Be a Law Faculty graduate,

ç) Be registered with the Bar,

d) Not have been convicted of an intentional crime,

e) Not be connected or affiliated with terrorist organizations,

f) Complete mediator training and pass the written exam,

g) Not have been dismissed from the profession or public service for disciplinary reasons, nor temporarily banned.

(4) The applicant’s main profession, as actually performed, must not contain any provision preventing the conduct of mediation activities according to the relevant legislation.

(5) Applicants who meet the conditions listed in paragraph three and have complete documentation are registered in the mediator registry. Applicants who do not meet the conditions or fail to submit missing documents within the one-month period are not registered.

(6) Decisions regarding applications are made within two months from the date of submission or from the completion of missing documents and notified to the applicant.

(7) Applicants whose registration request is rejected due to missing documents may complete the missing documents and reapply for registration.

(8) The mediator must notify the Department Directorate of any changes in their personal information related to the conditions listed in paragraph three within one month, along with relevant documents if available.

(9) The exam results of those who pass the exam remain valid until registration in the registry, provided they also complete the renewal training.