Section 3618 - Fees for Service(a) Under the Act and these Regulations, a Grantee is not required to charge fees to disputants for dispute resolution services. However, if a Grantee charges fees for its dispute resolution services, such fees must be assessed on a sliding scale basis, according to income and financial need. The Grantee shall fully explain to all disputants, in advance of the services being furnished, the basis for and the amount of any fees and other costs that may be charged.(b) A Grantee may not assess any fees upon disputants who are indigent. "Indigent" includes persons whose income and resources meet the financial qualifications for federal Supplemental Security Income benefits.(c) A Grantee is prohibited from charging the following fees:(2) fees calculated on the basis of the amount in controversy; or(3) fees based on the failure or success of the disputants to agree to resolution terms previously designated by one or more of the disputants.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 3618
1. New section filed 8-31-89; operative 9-30-89 (Register 89, No. 36). Note: Authority cited: Section 471, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 467.2(c), 470.1(a) and 471.3, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 8-31-89; operative 9-30-89 (Register 89, No. 36).