S.D. Admin. R. 12:20:03:08

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

Section 12:20:03:08 - Procedures for Interveners

The following procedure applies when a third party wants to intervene:

(1) A public notice is published in the newspaper in the county with intervener instructions;

(2) An intervener must fill out the intervener form provided by the director. The intervener form, fee, and any supporting documentation that might assist the mediator in making an intervention determination shall be returned to the director by the intervener applicant ;

(3) Upon receipt of the intervener form, fee, and any supporting documentation, the director shall provide the form to the assigned mediator. The mediator shall determine whether an applicant may intervene;

(4) If intervener status is allowed, the mediator shall provide instructions to the party regarding the mediation session.

(5) If the mediator determines that intervener status is not allowed, the mediator will notify the director. The director will then notify the intervener applicant.

S.D. Admin. R. 12:20:03:08

42 SDR31, effective 9/8/2015.