South Dakota § 19-13A-7 - Prohibited mediator reports.
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§ 19-13A-7. Prohibited mediator reports.
(a) Except as required in subsection (b), a mediator may not make a report, assessment, evaluation, recommendation, finding, or other communication regarding a mediation to a court, administrative agency, or other authority that may make a ruling on the dispute that is the subject of the mediation.
(b) A mediator may disclose:
(1) whether the mediation occurred or has terminated, whether a settlement was reached and if so the terms thereof, and attendance;
(2) a mediation communication as permitted under § 19-13A-6; or
(3) a mediation communication evidencing abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of an individual to a public agency responsible for protecting individuals against such mistreatment.
(c) A communication made in violation of subsection (a) may not be considered by a court, administrative agency, or arbitrator.
Source: SL 2008, ch 286 (Supreme Court Rule 07-07), eff. Jan. 1, 2008.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 19-13A-7 ("Prohibited mediator reports.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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