Mediation sessions shall be conducted as follows:
- (1) Mediation sessions are under the control of the mediator;
- (2) The mediator must hold in strict confidence all information provided by the parties to the mediation;
- (3) All parties must have the opportunity to speak and state their positions;
- (4) Legal counsel may advise clients regarding legal rights and the implication of suggested solutions;
- (5) All parties to the proceedings must make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute.
Source: 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988.
General Authority: SDCL 54-13-2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 54-13-2 , 54-13-18.
Prior versions effective: 1988-08-07.