South Dakota Codified Laws 21-25B-23. Discovery procedures–Evidence–Privilege and confidentiality–Hearings closed topublic
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The discovery rules contained in the South Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply to proceedings before the health care services arbitration panel. Any motion for relief arising out of the use of such discovery procedures shall be decided by the arbitration officer. Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. The panel shall give effect to rules of privilege and confidentiality recognized by law. All hearings before the arbitration panel shall be closed to the public.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-25B-23
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Source: SL 1976, ch 155, §§ 21, 24.