<html> <head> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p align=center><b>CHAPTER 12:20:01</b></p> <p align=center><b>FARM LOAN MEDIATION PROGRAM</b></p> <p>Section</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:01">12:20:01:01</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Definitions.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:02">12:20:01:02</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mediator training.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:03">12:20:01:03</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mediation fees.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:04">12:20:01:04</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contents of request for mediation.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:05">12:20:01:05</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Form for notice of request for mandatory mediation.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:06">12:20:01:06</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Procedure for mediation.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:07">12:20:01:07</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mediation session notice form.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:08">12:20:01:08</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Response to notice.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:09">12:20:01:09</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Director to notify other creditors.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:10">12:20:01:10</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Response from other creditor.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:11">12:20:01:11</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conduct at mediation sessions.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:12">12:20:01:12</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mediation agreement.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=12:20:01:13">12:20:01:13</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ag Finance Counseling.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:01 Definitions.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:01"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:01 Definitions."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01</b><b>:01.&nbsp;&nbsp;Definitions.</b> Terms defined in SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-1">54-13-1</A> have the same meaning in this chapter. In addition, terms used in this chapter mean:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Director,&quot; the director of mediation services or their designee;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&quot;Mediation release,&quot; a document issued by the director to the party who files a request for mediation stating that the mediation conditions of SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13">54-13</A> have been met.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988; 30 SDR 204, effective June 28, 2004; 41 SDR 93, effective December 2, 2014.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:02 Mediator training.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:02"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:02 Mediator training."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;} .MsoChpDefault {font-size:10.0pt;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01:02.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mediator training.</b> The director, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, may provide initial training in mediation techniques to the mediators. This training shall include at least 32 hours of initial training on the mediation process, mediation skills, and agricultural farm finance issues and shall include instruction that a mediator shall not advise a creditor or debtor about the law or to encourage or assist a debtor or creditor in reserving or establishing legal rights. If a mediator has previous training exceeding these 32 hours, the mediator may provide proof of other qualifications and certifications. Subsequent and supplemental training of mediators may be conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.</p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Successful completion of the initial training session constitutes the minimum qualification to serve as a mediator.</p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988; 30 SDR 204, effective June 28, 2004; 41 SDR 93, effective December 2, 2014; SL 2021, ch 1, &#167;&#167; 8, 19, effective April 19, 2021.</p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:03 Mediation fees.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:03"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:03 Mediation fees."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01</b><b>:03.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mediation fees.</b> Requests for mediation must be filed with the director on a form which may be obtained from the director. The form must be accompanied by a nonrefundable initial fee of $100 to pay for the initiating party's share of the first hour of mediation in session. If the respondent replies in the affirmative to use mediation, that response shall also be accompanied by a nonrefundable initial fee of $100 to pay for the respondent's share of the first hour of mediation in session. If mediation is with a USDA agency, the agency is exempt from this requirement and is not required to pay any fees; the other party to the mediation will pay half of the mediator's expenses based on the mediator's time report.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No mediation services may be provided unless each party has paid the required initial fee. If mediation occurs, the initiating party and the respondent shall each pay a fee of $25 for each additional hour or fraction of an hour of mediation in session after the first hour. The director shall bill any remaining amount due from the parties based on the mediator's time report.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988; 18 SDR 3, effective July 17, 1991; 30 SDR 204, effective June 28, 2004; 41 SDR 93, effective December 2, 2014.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-5">54-13-5.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:04 Contents of request for mediation.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:04"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:04 Contents of request for mediation."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} @font-face {font-family:Times; panose-1:2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01</b><b>:04.&nbsp;&nbsp;Contents of request for mediation.</b> The request for mediation must indicate if mediation is mandatory or voluntary and contain the following information:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;If filed by a creditor:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a)&nbsp;&nbsp;The name, address, and telephone number of the creditor and the creditor's representative for service of notices;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b)&nbsp;&nbsp;If possible, the names and positions of the creditor's representatives who plan to attend the mediation proceedings;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (c)&nbsp;&nbsp;The name, address, and telephone number of the debtor;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (d)&nbsp;&nbsp;The stated location of the real estate and location of chattel property or other collateral, including legal descriptions. If the debtor's property is under the control of a third party, the creditor shall list the same information, if available, for the third party;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (e)&nbsp;&nbsp;If mandatory, an affidavit that the debt meets the requirements of SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-10">54-13-10</A>;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (f)&nbsp;&nbsp;An explanation of the nature of the conflict.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2)&nbsp;&nbsp;If filed by a borrower:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a)<span style='font-family:"Times","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;T</span>he name, address, and telephone number of the borrower;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b)&nbsp;&nbsp;If possible, the name, address, and telephone number of each person who will accompany the borrower to the mediation proceedings;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (c)&nbsp;&nbsp;The name, address, and telephone number of the creditor or creditors;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (d)&nbsp;&nbsp;The location of the real estate and the location of chattel property or other collateral listed by creditor, including legal descriptions. If the property is under the control of a third party or parties, the name, address, and telephone number of each party shall be provided;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (e)&nbsp;&nbsp;An explanation of the nature of the conflict.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988; 41 SDR 93, effective December 2, 2014.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:05 Form for notice of request for mandatory mediation.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:05"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:05 Form for notice of request for mandatory mediation."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01:05.&nbsp;&nbsp;Form for notice of request for mandatory mediation.</b> The form for the notice of request for mandatory mediation shall include the following:</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;The name of the party requesting mediation;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2)&nbsp;&nbsp;A brief description of the mediation process;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;A statement informing all parties that the party or representative attending the mediation session must have the authority to negotiate agreements with other parties;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4)&nbsp;&nbsp;The information required to be brought to the initial mediation session;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5)&nbsp;&nbsp;A statement that both borrowers and the borrower's spouse must attend the mediation sessions;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6)&nbsp;&nbsp;A listing of services available to borrowers through various other agencies or organizations;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7)&nbsp;&nbsp;To the borrower, a waiver or mediation form;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (8)&nbsp;&nbsp;A listing of any agency or organization that provides emotional or stress counseling or any other assistance;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (9)&nbsp;&nbsp;Advice of availability of financial preparation assistance as required by SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-9">54-13-9.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-7">54-13-7</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-9">54-13-9</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-12">54-13-12.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:06 Procedure for mediation.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:06"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:06 Procedure for mediation."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01</b><b>:06.&nbsp;&nbsp;Procedure for mediation.</b> The following procedure applies upon receipt of a request for mediation:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;The director shall determine whether a mediator is available and evaluate the request;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2)&nbsp;&nbsp;Within 3 business days after receiving the request, the director shall mail a notice of a request for mediation to all parties;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;Mailing of the notice of request for mediation to the respondent begins the 42-day mediation period as provided in SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-12">54-13-12</A>;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4)&nbsp;&nbsp;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;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5)&nbsp;&nbsp;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.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988; 30 SDR 204, effective June 28, 2004; 41 SDR 93, effective December 2, 2014.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-13">54-13-13.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:07 Mediation session notice form.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:07"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:07 Mediation session notice form."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01</b><b>:07.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mediation session notice form.</b> The form for notice of the mediation session shall include the following:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;The time and place of the initial mediation session;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2)&nbsp;&nbsp;The name of the parties involved in mediation;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;The name of the mediator assigned;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4)&nbsp;&nbsp;A brief description of the mediation process;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5)&nbsp;&nbsp;A statement informing all parties that the party or representative attending the mediation session must have the authority to negotiate agreements with other parties;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6)&nbsp;&nbsp;The information required to be brought to the initial mediation session; and</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7)&nbsp;&nbsp;A statement that both the borrower and the borrower's spouse must attend the mediation sessions.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988; 41 SDR 93, effective December 2, 2014.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-11">54-13-11</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-13">54-13-13.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:08 Response to notice.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:08"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:08 Response to notice."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01</b><b>:08.&nbsp;&nbsp;Response to notice.</b> A recipient of a notice of a request for mediation shall indicate the intent to mediate by responding in writing to the director within 10 days after the notice was postmarked. If the borrower agrees to mediation the borrower shall provide to the director the name, address, and telephone number of any other creditor or creditors to whom there is indebtedness. Upon receipt of the responding party's written intent to mediate, the director shall schedule a mediation session.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If the borrower waives the rights of mediation, the borrower shall execute the waiver of mediation form and return it to the director within 10 days. A borrower who fails to respond to the director within 21 days of the postmarked date of notice is considered to have waived mediation. Once the respondent has waived the rights of mediation either by written notification or failing to respond, the director may issue a mediation release to the initiating party.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988; 30 SDR 204, effective June 28, 2004; 41 SDR 93, effective December 2, 2014.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-10">54-13-10.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:09 Director to notify other creditors.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:09"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:09 Director to notify other creditors."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01</b><b>:09.&nbsp;&nbsp;Director to notify other creditors.</b> If a borrower assents to mediation and is indebted to other creditors, the director shall notify those creditors by mail within three business days after receipt of the information.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988; 41 SDR 93, effective December 2, 2014.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-10">54-13-10.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:10 Response from other creditor.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:10"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:10 Response from other creditor."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01</b><b>:10.&nbsp;&nbsp;Response from other creditor.</b> Any other creditor named in the borrower's response shall notify the director in writing within 10 days if that creditor desires to become a party to the mediation.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988; 41 SDR 93, effective December 2, 2014.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-10">54-13-10.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:11 Conduct at mediation sessions.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:11"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:11 Conduct at mediation sessions."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01:11.&nbsp;&nbsp;Conduct at mediation sessions.</b> Mediation sessions shall be conducted as follows:</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;Mediation sessions are under the control of the mediator;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2)&nbsp;&nbsp;The mediator must hold in strict confidence all information provided by the parties to the mediation;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;All parties must have the opportunity to speak and state their positions;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4)&nbsp;&nbsp;Legal counsel may advise clients regarding legal rights and the implication of suggested solutions;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5)&nbsp;&nbsp;All parties to the proceedings must make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b>SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-18">54-13-18.</A></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:12 Mediation agreement.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:12"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:12 Mediation agreement."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01</b><b>:12.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mediation agreement.</b> If the parties involved in mediation reach a tentative agreement, the mediator shall summarize the terms of the agreement for review by the parties.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After the terms of the agreement are reviewed and approved by all agreeing parties, those parties and the mediator shall agree upon the person who is to prepare the actual document. All agreeing parties are required to sign the agreement.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Those parties who do not reach agreement may request another mediation session, although the request may be declined by either party. The request may be made in writing to the mediator and may include a request for extension of time. If the parties agree that a mediated solution is not possible, the borrower may sign a waiver which will allow the director to issue a mediation release to creditors.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988; 30 SDR 204, effective June 28, 2004; 41 SDR 93, effective December 2, 2014.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=16-18-1">16-18-1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-15">54-13-15.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 12:20:01:13 Ag Finance Counseling.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:13"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 12:20:01:13 Ag Finance Counseling."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>12:20:01:13.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ag Finance Counseling.</b> Agricultural finance counseling options may be offered to mediation clients who request this service. The department may contract with trained ag finance counselors to provide this service to debtors and/or creditors.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 41 SDR 93, effective December 2, 2014.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-2">54-13-2.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=54-13-7">54-13-7.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none; vertical-align:baseline'>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html>