The rule addresses mediator qualifications, stating that individuals who wish to mediate for the Family Court must submit an application (attached to this rule) and have a minimum of 40 hours of training and apprenticeship. The rule outlines mediator competencies and expectations of conduct, including the importance of ethical standards and confidentiality in mediation.
South Dakota Supreme Court Rule 96-7: Minimum Qualifications for Family Court Mediators
Supreme Court of South Dakota. Jul. 1, 1996https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/sc/rules/96-7.pdf