SDCL § 58-5A-11: Procedure at hearing--Evidence admissible.

At the public hearing required by § 58-5A-9, the person filing the statement, the insurer, any person to whom notice of hearing was sent, and any other person whose interests may be affected thereby shall have the right to present evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and offer oral and written arguments and in connection therewith shall be entitled to conduct discovery proceedings in the same manner as is presently allowed in the circuit court of this state. All discovery proceedings shall be concluded not later than three days prior to the commencement of the public hearing.