20-13-32. Service of charge--Investigation--Conference or conciliation to eliminate practice.

After filing a verified charge, a true copy shall be served by registered or certified mail to the person against whom the charge is filed. A commissioner or a duly authorized Division of Human Rights agent shall promptly investigate the charge. If the investigating official determines that probable cause exists to support the allegations of the charge, the investigating official shall immediately endeavor to eliminate the discriminatory or unfair practice by conference or conciliation.

Source: SL 1972, ch 11, § 11 (3); SL 1981, ch 166, § 10; SL 1987, ch 29, § 25.