SLR 8-13.121: Relief from Payment of Arbitration Fees

(1) Parties who are unable to pay the compensation and other expenses of the arbitrator within 14 days from the date the case is transferred to arbitration may request waiver or deferral of such compensation or fees. The request must be submitted by motion and order supported by an affidavit setting forth with specificity the party’s income, assets, and expenses and presented to the Presiding Judge for approval. (2) In the event funds are available under ORS 36.420 for the payment of fees that are waived, the arbitrator shall be reimbursed after completion of the arbitration, filing of the arbitration award, and submission of the form approved by the State Court Administrator for such purpose.