SLR 4-13.048: INDIGENT PARTIES

(1) In the event that funds are available under ORS 36.420, indigent parties may seek deferral or waiver of arbitration fees by applying to the Presiding Judge or designee. (2) Any party who obtains a deferral or waiver of arbitration fees as provided in ORS 36.420(3) and UTCR 13.120(3), must provide the arbitrator with a copy of the court order granting the deferral or waiver within 14 days from the date the case is assigned to the arbitrator. (3) In the event that funds are available under ORS 36.420 and a fee deferral or wavier has been granted by the court, the arbitrator shall be reimbursed after completion of the arbitration, filing of the arbitration award, and submission of a request for payment to the arbitration clerk. Requests shall include the following: case identifying information; whether any party had a fee deferral or waiver and a copy of the order for fee deferral or waiver; total hours of service the arbitrator provided and the deferred or waived party’s share of those fees; and certification and signature of the arbitrator. Requests for payment should be submitted with the award or within 90 days of the submission of the arbitration award.