Deschutes Supp. L. R. 20.015

As amended through June 11, 2024

Rule 20.015 - AUTHORITY OF ARBITRATORS

In addition to the authority granted arbitrators under the American Arbitration Rules, arbitrators may:

(1) decide procedural issues arising before or during the arbitration hearing, except issues relating to the qualification of an arbitrator;

(2) invite, with reasonable notice, the parties to submit trial briefs;

(3) after notice to the parties, examine any site or object relevant to the case;

(4) issue a subpoena;

(5) administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses;

(6) rule on the admissibility of evidence;

(7) determine the facts, apply the law and make an award, and perform other acts as authorized by these rules;

(8) determine the place, time and procedure to present a motion before the arbitrator, including motions for summary award as set forth in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure;

(9) require a party, an attorney advising a party, or both to pay the reasonable expenses, including attorney fees, caused by the failure of such party or attorney or both, to obey an order of the arbitrator;

(10) award attorney fees as authorized by these rules, by contract or by law; and

(11) rule on an objection to a cost bill.

Deschutes Supp. L. R. 20.015

Amended effective 2/1/2024.