Rule 5 Mediation

LibrarySouth Carolina Rules Annotated (SCBar) (2020 Ed.)
RULE 5 MEDIATION

(a) Intent and Application of Rule.

The purpose of mediation is to provide parties with an alternative to litigation. This rule shall apply to all cases referred to mediation in the Probate Courts of this State and shall be uniform for all counties.

(b) Referral to Mediation

(1) All contested litigation within the jurisdiction of the Probate Court shall be eligible for referral to mediation.

(2) Actions may be referred to mediation in the following manner:

(A) by court order after the filing of a motion by a party;

(B) by written stipulation of all parties; or

(C) upon the court's own motion with notice to all parties.

(3) Within ten (10) days after receipt of a motion requesting mediation, any party opposing mediation must file a written objection with the court setting forth specific reasons why mediation is not appropriate. If a written objection is filed, the court may...

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