SDCL § 21-25B-23: Discovery procedures--Evidence--Privilege and confidentiality--Hearings closed to public.

The discovery rules contained in the South Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply to proceedings before the health care services arbitration panel. Any motion for relief arising out of the use of such discovery procedures shall be decided by the arbitration officer. Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded. The panel shall give effect to rules of privilege and confidentiality recognized by law. All hearings before the arbitration panel shall be closed to the public.