SLR 2-13.121: COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS

(1) {The Lane County Arbitration Commission established the following compensation schedule for arbitrators: A $400 deposit, with each party paying an equal portion to be paid prior to the initiation of arbitration. Arbitrator fees are $200 per hour for hearings up to a maximum of 8 hours. (2) If a party has not timely paid, or has indicated an inability to timely pay, part or all of an arbitrator’s compensation, the other party or parties may advance such compensation in order to continue the arbitration, and the advancing party shall be entitled to an adjusting offset or reimbursement in the award if the parties have not otherwise adjusted the matter between themselves. (3) All arbitrator fees must be paid in full prior to the arbitrator filing the final award with the court unless otherwise ordered by the court. 02/01/2026 2nd Judicial District - Lane County Circuit Court Supplementary Local Rules 27