SLR 12-13.025: COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS

(1) Compensation Arbitrators shall be paid directly by the parties within fourteen (14) days of the selection of the arbitrator. The total amount of fees and expenses shall be equally divided, unless otherwise stipulated by the parties. (2) Waiver of fees The court may waive or defer advance payment of fees and/or expenses, in whole or in part, pursuant to ORS 36.420. A party seeking waiver or deferral shall complete and submit to the court the forms provided by the court clerk for waiver or deferral of court filing fees. Application for waiver or deferral must be made within 14 days of the date of the notification of transfer to arbitration. Unless otherwise allowed by the court fees deferred must be paid within 5 days of the arbitration hearing. (3) Failure of a party to appear or participate in the arbitration proceeding The failure of a party to appear or participate in the arbitration proceeding by reason of failing to pay the arbitrator fee or obtain a waiver or deferral of the fee does not affect the ability of the party to appeal the arbitrator’s decision or award. CHAPTER 15 Small Claim