S.C. Code § 15-79-120

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 15-79-120 - Mediation and arbitration

At any time before a medical malpractice action is brought to trial, the parties shall participate in mediation governed by procedures established in the South Carolina Circuit Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules in effect at the time for the State or any portion of the State. Parties may also agree to participate in binding arbitration, nonbinding arbitration, early neutral evaluation, or other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

2006 Act No. 354, Section 3, eff 6/9/2006; 2005 Act No. 32, Section 5, eff 7/1/2005, for causes of action arising after that date.