As amended through November 5, 2024
(a) The decision of the arbitrators shall be expressed in a written opinion signed by all of them; if there is a dissent, it shall be signed separately. Unless the submission or contract provides otherwise, the arbitrators may grant any remedy or relief they deem proper, including a direction for specific performance. A decision may also be entered on consent of all the parties. Once the decision is signed and filed, the hearing may not be reopened except upon consent of all parties.(b) While it is not required that the decision be in any particular form, it should, in general, consist of a preliminary statement reciting the jurisdictional facts (i.e. that the hearing was held upon notice pursuant to a written agreement to arbitrate, that the parties were given an opportunity to testify and to cross-examine, etc.), a brief statement of the dispute; the findings; and the terms of payment, if applicable. It shall include a determination of all the questions submitted to the arbitrators, the decision of which is necessary in order to determine the controversy.(c) The arbitrators may include in the decision a direction for payment of other expenses related to the proceedings but not for fees to the arbitrators or counsel.(d)* The original and two (2) copies of the decision shall be signed by the members of the panel concurring therein. The chairman of the district panel shall forward said decision, together with the entire file, to the Idaho State Bar, which shall thereupon, for and on behalf of said panel, serve a signed copy of the decision on each party to the arbitration, personally or by registered or certified mail, and notify the chairman of the Panel that the matter has been concluded.Rule 705 amended 2/13/1992; effective 7/1/1992; Section (d) amended 3/15/1991; and 3/31/2000.