South Dakota § 19-13A-7 Prohibited mediator reports.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 19-13A-7 — Prohibited mediator reports.

South Dakota·Title 19 EVIDENCE·Ch. 19-13A UNIFORM MEDIATION ACT

(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

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(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.

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