S.D. Admin. R. 12:20:01:06

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 12:20:01:06 - Procedure for mediation

The following procedure applies upon receipt of a request for mediation:

(1) The director shall determine whether a mediator is available and evaluate the request;

(2) Within 3 business days after receiving the request, the director shall mail a notice of a request for mediation to all parties;

(3) Mailing of the notice of request for mediation to the respondent begins the 42-day mediation period as provided in SDCL 54-13-12;

(4) A respondent receiving a notice of a request for mediation must answer in writing to the director within 10 days after the notice was postmarked;

(5) If an answer is not received by the director within the 10-day period, the director shall notify the requester that the respondent refused mediation.

S.D. Admin. R. 12:20:01:06

15 SDR 20, effective 8/7/1988; 30 SDR 204, effective 6/28/2004; 41 SDR 93, effective 12/2/2014.

General Authority: SDCL 54-13-2.

Law Implemented: SDCL 54-13-2, 54-13-13.