12:20:01:05Form for notice of request for mandatory

mediation. The form for the notice of request for mandatory mediation shall include the following: (1) The name of the party requesting mediation; (2) A brief description of the mediation process; (3) A statement informing all parties that the party or representative attending the mediation session must have the authority to negotiate agreements with other parties; (4) The information required to be brought to the initial mediation session; (5) A statement that both borrowers and the borrower's spouse must attend the mediation sessions; (6) A listing of services available to borrowers through various other agencies or organizations; (7) To the borrower, a waiver or mediation form; (8) A listing of any agency or organization that provides emotional or stress counseling or any other assistance; (9) Advice of availability of financial preparation assistance as required by SDCL 54-13-9.

Source: 15 SDR 20, effective August 7, 1988.