These sections authorize the court to refer parties in custody or visitation disputes to mediation, and sets general guidelines for mediation proceedings. Topics covered include mediator appointment, qualifications, and ethics, as well as confidentiality and the filing of agreements.
South Dakota Statutes 25-4-56 through 25-4-62: Dissolution of Marriage - Mediation
South Dakota Legislature. Enacted 1989; amended 2008http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=25-4&Type=Statute