Consequences
Matters discussed in a settlement conference are confidential, and cannot be introduced as evidence in court. All such information would be considered privileged or hearsay. There is one exception to this rule: statements of fact made by criminal defendants in settlement discussions over disputed civil claims asserted by government agencies are admissible in the criminal case.
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