SLR 11-20.015: AUTHORITY OF ARBITRATORS

In addition to the authority granted arbitrators under the American Arbitration Rules, arbitrators may: (1) decide procedural issues arising before or during the arbitration hearing, except issues relating to the qualification of an arbitrator; (2) invite, with reasonable notice, the parties to submit trial briefs; (3) after notice to the parties, examine any site or object relevant to the case; (4) issue a subpoena; (5) administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses; (6) rule on the admissibility of evidence; (7) determine the facts, apply the law and make an award, and perform other acts as authorized by these rules; Deschutes County Circuit Court Page 15 11th Judicial District 2026 Supplementary Local Rules Revised and Effective February 1, 2026 (8) determine the place, time and procedure to present a motion before the arbitrator, including motions for summary award as set forth in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure; (9) require a party, an attorney advising a party, or both to pay the reasonable expenses, including attorney fees, caused by the failure of such party or attorney or both, to obey an order of the arbitrator; (10) award attorney fees as authorized by these rules, by contract or by law; and (11) rule on an objection to a cost bill.