South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 67 - SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Article 18 - MEDIATION
Section 67-1806 - Mediation Communications Confidential
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. All communications and statements that take place within the context of mediation shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure. Such communications or statements shall not be disclosed by any mediator, party, attorney, or attendee and may not be used as evidence in any proceeding. An executed agreement resulting from mediation is not subject to the confidentiality requirements described above.
B. Neither the mediator nor any third-party observer may be subpoenaed or otherwise required to testify concerning a mediation or settlement negotiation in any proceeding. The mediator's notes shall not be placed in the Commission's file, shall not be subject to discovery, and shall not be used as evidence in any proceeding.