Section Inst 702.02 - Neutrals(a) For the purpose of this section, "a neutral" means neutral evaluators, mediator, or arbitrators.(b) All neutrals shall be attorneys or hearing examiners approved by the board. If a private neutral is employed the parties shall bear all expense of alternative dispute resolution.(c) In approving neutrals, the board shall require:(1) All neutrals evaluators, mediators, arbitrators shall be attorneys admitted to practice in New Hampshire in good standing;(2) Neutral evaluators shall be attorneys who have a minimum of 5 years experience in litigation in the subject matter areas to which they may be assigned as neutral evaluators;(3) Experience in performing quasi judicial roles, including but not limited to 20 hours experience in alternative dispute resolution or 5 years in quasi judicial role.(d) Each neutral shall perform under the auspices of the board. Neutrals may not be called as a witness in any subsequent proceeding relating to the party's negotiations and his or her participation.N.H. Admin. Code § Inst 702.02
#8494, eff 12-24-05; ss by #10155, eff 4-14-12