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.
20-13-32.2. Investigative materials confidential--Access to material by parties following determination.
Prior to the issuance of a determination under § 20-13-1.1, 20-13-28.1, or 20-13-32, information and materials regarding a charge of discrimination obtained by an investigating official are confidential. Notwithstanding §§ 1-27-29 to 1-27-32, inclusive, after the issuance of a determination and upon receipt of a written request and payment of costs for copying, all investigatory materials may be disclosed to the parties or their counsel of record.
Source: SL 2002, ch 98, § 1; SL 2004, ch 144, § 1.