S.C. Code Regs. § 67-1801

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024

Section 67-1801 - Mediation

A. This mediation regulation is established to resolve disputes without the necessity of a hearing. The purpose is to afford a meaningful opportunity to the parties to achieve an efficient and a just resolution of their disputes in a timely and a cost-effective manner.

B. A Commissioner has the discretion to order mediation in any pending claim before the Commissioner and to select a duly qualified mediator.

(1) A Commissioner must retain jurisdiction of the claim solely for those issues being mediated.

(2) A Commissioner does not retain jurisdiction of the claim for the life of the claim, unless the Commissioner so chooses, only until those pending issues are resolved.

(3) A Commissioner's authority to order mediation in any pending claim is not limited by claims listed in Section 67-1802.

S.C. Code Regs. 67-1801

Added by State Register Volume 37, Issue No. 6, eff June 28, 2013.