South Carolina Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules – 2026
The South Carolina Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules govern court-annexed mediation and arbitration, covering referral, selection of neutrals, the conduct of proceedings, confidentiality, and the code of ethics for arbitrators and mediators.
Browse all 27 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Scope of Rules
Rule 2
Definitions
Rule 3
Actions Subject to ADR
Rule 4
Selection or Appointment of Neutral
Rule 5
The ADR Conference
Rule 6
Duties of the Parties, Representatives and Attorneys - Mediation
Rule 7
Authority and Duties of Mediators
Rule 8
Confidentiality
Rule 9
Compensation of Neutral
Rule 10
Sanctions
Rule 11
Duties of the Parties, Representatives and Attorneys - Arbitration
Rule 12
Non-Binding Arbitration Hearing and Award
Rule 13
Authority and Duties of Arbitrators
Rule 14
Description of Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)
Rule 15
Procedure at Early Neutral Evaluation Conference
Rule 16
Duties of the Parties, Representatives and Attorneys -
Early Neutral Evaluation

Rule 17
Authority and Duties of the Evaluator
Rule 18
Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification
Rule 19
Certification of Court-Appointed Neutrals
Rule 20
Approval of Training Programs
Rule 21
Standards of Conduct, Decertification and Discipline of Neutrals
Rule 22
Clerks of Court
Rule 23
Local Rule-Making
Rule 24
Application of Rules
Rule A
Code of Ethics for Arbitrators
Rule B
Standards of Conduct for Mediators
Rule C
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